Computational Design Seminar
Crystalline Aperture
Project Description
The Crystalline Aperture Concept: A parametric infill design that reimagines the flat curtain wall as a volumetric “deep skin.”
Logic: The form is generated through a vertex displacement algorithm, where a 2D grid is tessellated into 3D pyramidal modules.
Impact: This folded geometry functions as a structural double-skin system. It acts as a modern mashrabiya, filtering sunlight and providing privacy through self-shading depth, while transforming into a glowing lantern at night.
Project Inspiration
Al Bahr Towers – a development in the emirate of Abu Dhabi consisting of two 29-storey, 145m–high towers. It is located at the intersection of Al Saada and Al Salam Street in Abu Dhabi City.
References: https://en.wikiarquitectura.com/building/al-bahar-towers/Al Bahr Towers
Process & Design
“This project explores the intersection of origami mechanics and environmental performance. By manipulating a simple grid into a field of 3D pyramids, we created a self-shading façade that reduces heat gain without mechanical parts, proving that complex geometry can be both aesthetic and functional.”
Final Render
Animation
