The Beauty of a Muqarnas Captured in Parameterized Software

Year: 2025 Authors: Henk Hietbrink

Core claim

Parametric units and rule-based software provide a more flexible and effective way to reconstruct and 3D print muqarnas than rigid predefined tessellation units.

Topics

muqarnas, parametric design, 3D printing, Islamic architecture, tessellation

Domains

geometry, tessellations, graph theory, algorithms, Islamic architecture, ornamental design, generative art, craft

Methods

algorithmic reconstruction, rule-based software, visual interpretation, 3D printing

Media

3D printer filament, Lego-like bricks, photogrammetry, digital floor plans

Source status

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