In contemporary architecture, at the basis of apparently complex compositions - even those daring design experimentations obtained by using, for example, genetic algorithms and computer evolutionary simulations - there are simple mathematical rules or forms. A deeper analysis reveals similarities to and influences by very ancient paradigms or iconic symbols and the persistence of form through centuries and different cultures. In this paper are presented a few examples of buildings, in which self-similar, reiterated and even fractal cubes have been used to manage, shape and control the compositions.
Memories of lost cubes and domes self-similarity in modular contemporary buildings, the persistence of form between math and architecture / Capanna, Alessandra; M. G., Lorenzi. - ELETTRONICO. - (2014), pp. 70-85. (Intervento presentato al convegno 13th Conference on Applied Mathematics, APLIMAT 2014 tenutosi a Bratislava nel 4 February 2014 through 6 February 2014).
Memories of lost cubes and domes self-similarity in modular contemporary buildings, the persistence of form between math and architecture
CAPANNA, ALESSANDRA;
2014
Abstract
In contemporary architecture, at the basis of apparently complex compositions - even those daring design experimentations obtained by using, for example, genetic algorithms and computer evolutionary simulations - there are simple mathematical rules or forms. A deeper analysis reveals similarities to and influences by very ancient paradigms or iconic symbols and the persistence of form through centuries and different cultures. In this paper are presented a few examples of buildings, in which self-similar, reiterated and even fractal cubes have been used to manage, shape and control the compositions.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.