Chrysalis (III), now a permanent piece in the Centre Pompidou collection in Paris, Crysalis (III) is a sculptural piece that explores cellular morphologies using parametric tools and composite materials. Designed and built by MATSYS, the sculpture takes direct inspiration from the organization of barnacle-like cells protruding from an established surface.
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The goal was to investigate and present a piece that well represented how the cellular formation shifts and scales in size to become highly compact yet still balanced. Their process of using Grasshopper, Kangaroo, Python, Lunchbox, and Rhinoscript is one that has been explored in recent computational architectural design as a way of organizing and inputting precise information without risking bias from the designer.
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The 1000 cell components are composed of cherry veneer while the interior is made up of poplar veneer that stresses the outer cone into shape.
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.