To achieve variation in form and curvature, for a given material thickness a range of tessellation sizes and arc depths can be applied to the geometric folding pattern. This pattern is most suited for application to closed curved forms which exploit the stiffness provided by curve-folding rather than as a tessellation on a flat surface.

This investigation re-examines the practice of curved folding for its embedded material implications, associated fabrication techniques and the mathematical logics informing assembly. It explores ways in which design, material technique, and fabrication can be integrated within the realm of architectural production.

To achieve variation in form and curvature, for a given material thickness a range of tessellation sizes and arc depths can be applied to the geometric folding pattern. This pattern is most suited for application to closed curved forms which exploit the stiffness provided by curve-folding rather than as a tessellation on a flat surface.

The folding pattern developed employs a tessellation based on a hexagonal grid. The pattern geometry went through a series of iterations of simplification resulting in the final pattern of rhomboids with arced edges. By altering between mountain and valley folds along these arced edges, a folded sheet can accommodate high curvature when closed into tubular shapes. By adding a further modification to the tessellation pattern double-curvature can be achieved.

This investigation re-examines the practice of curved folding for its embedded material implications, associated fabrication techniques and the mathematical logics informing assembly. It explores ways in which design, material technique, and fabrication can be integrated within the realm of architectural production.

The folding pattern developed employs a tessellation based on a hexagonal grid. The pattern geometry went through a series of iterations of simplification resulting in the final pattern of rhomboids with arced edges. By altering between mountain and valley folds along these arced edges, a folded sheet can accommodate high curvature when closed into tubular shapes. By adding a further modification to the tessellation pattern double-curvature can be achieved.

The folding pattern developed employs a tessellation based on a hexagonal grid. The pattern geometry went through a series of iterations of simplification resulting in the final pattern of rhomboids with arced edges. By altering between mountain and valley folds along these arced edges, a folded sheet can accommodate high curvature when closed into tubular shapes. By adding a further modification to the tessellation pattern double-curvature can be achieved.

To achieve variation in form and curvature, for a given material thickness a range of tessellation sizes and arc depths can be applied to the geometric folding pattern. This pattern is most suited for application to closed curved forms which exploit the stiffness provided by curve-folding rather than as a tessellation on a flat surface.

The folding pattern developed employs a tessellation based on a hexagonal grid. The pattern geometry went through a series of iterations of simplification resulting in the final pattern of rhomboids with arced edges. By altering between mountain and valley folds along these arced edges, a folded sheet can accommodate high curvature when closed into tubular shapes. By adding a further modification to the tessellation pattern double-curvature can be achieved.

The folding pattern developed employs a tessellation based on a hexagonal grid. The pattern geometry went through a series of iterations of simplification resulting in the final pattern of rhomboids with arced edges. By altering between mountain and valley folds along these arced edges, a folded sheet can accommodate high curvature when closed into tubular shapes. By adding a further modification to the tessellation pattern double-curvature can be achieved.

The folding pattern developed employs a tessellation based on a hexagonal grid. The pattern geometry went through a series of iterations of simplification resulting in the final pattern of rhomboids with arced edges. By altering between mountain and valley folds along these arced edges, a folded sheet can accommodate high curvature when closed into tubular shapes. By adding a further modification to the tessellation pattern double-curvature can be achieved.

The folding pattern is a cellular closed component. This is developed from a 2-dimensional square sheet of cardboard (45x45 cm, 270 gr) scored on each edge along symmetrical elliptical curves. Different offsets and types of curves (ellipse, circle, parable) vary the solidity and aesthetics of the geometrical shape. Multi-angle male and female connectors allow to aggregate more modules together and achieve a double-curved global geometry.

The project is a component based system composed of curve-folding elements. Each component is a perfect square that has been folded along each of the square's corner with explorations including the amount of fold and angle to have the design possibility of a differentiated system with a simple component.

The project is a component based system composed of curve-folding elements. Each component is a perfect square that has been folded along each of the square's corner with explorations including the amount of fold and angle to have the design possibility of a differentiated system with a simple component.

The project is a component based system composed of curve-folding elements. Each component is a perfect square that has been folded along each of the square's corner with explorations including the amount of fold and angle to have the design possibility of a differentiated system with a simple component.

The project is a component based system composed of curve-folding elements. Each component is a perfect square that has been folded along each of the square's corner with explorations including the amount of fold and angle to have the design possibility of a differentiated system with a simple component.

The project is a component based system composed of curve-folding elements. Each component is a perfect square that has been folded along each of the square's corner with explorations including the amount of fold and angle to have the design possibility of a differentiated system with a simple component.

The folding was developed from a simple geometry of square with a circle cut from the centre. It was explored to develop a concept from multiple iterations which resulted in a rhomboid developed from valleys and mountains. By aggregating and mirroring the front surface to the back a strong form which could withhold the strength of a brick was developed. This brick could be aggregated to form a panelised structure or a column based structure

The folding pattern is a cellular closed component. This is developed from a 2-dimensional square sheet of cardboard (45x45 cm, 270 gr) scored on each edge along symmetrical elliptical curves. Different offsets and types of curves (ellipse, circle, parable) vary the solidity and aesthetics of the geometrical shape. Multi-angle male and female connectors allow to aggregate more modules together and achieve a double-curved global geometry.