MINIMAL SURFACE STUDIES

In partnership with Connor Tuthill

The following are a series of studies that examine the use of triply periodic minimal surfaces within architecture and computational design. Due to the nature of these structures they are naturally self supporting and have been used in architectural projects at all scales.

The following investigations were created using both mathematical equations and curves within the digital 3D space. There are two different types of curves that act as two different types of attractors to pull the surface in different directions. Once placed within space, a single surface is generated around these lines.

The final goal of these studies was to combine a series of them to create a ‘building’ fully made up of triply periodic minimal surfaces. The design was generated from a series of circles alternating colors to crete the ‘floors’ within the space. Within these circles lies a DNA like strand of linework. These created the diagonal connection pieces within the floor stuctures. The intention of the design was to create a tower with a grand staircase that could be paired with a central atrium allowing the users to view through the entirety of the space.