From Grasshopper to the Tangible, after a 5-day intensive workshop training in Grasshopper and Rhinoceros, a Russian group has created plywood hand assembled form. The object is reminiscent of an aquatic creature with its scale-like attachments extenuating the underlying geometry of its skeletal structure.
Courtesy of A Workshop in Krasnoyarsk
The speed of replication and ease in construction demonstrates the system’s capabilities in the emerging technological design revolution. The possibilities of creating otherwise unimaginable forms are liberating the architectural industry from the conventional two-dimensional micro façade to the three-dimensional micro façade.
Courtesy of A Workshop in Krasnoyarsk
Some critiques may consider this as unnecessary ornamentation, however, I believe these technologies of geometrical creation and laser cutting, have the potential to bring back the micro scale of what once was paramount in styles such as the ‘arts and crafts’. The scale of the finger has for too long been unrecognized.
Courtesy of A Workshop in Krasnoyarsk
We must embrace not only the texture of the material but the micro geometrical properties as essential constituents in our experience of touch itself. As manufacture becomes progressively easier and cheaper, and techniques are refined, the question in parametric manufacture potentially may be redefined from ‘why do’ to one of ‘why not’?
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.