E-Fold
This began as an exploration of studying origami as an inspiration for architectural design.
While the typical approach was to take a piece of origami and let it inform the design, this concept began with the fascination of the folding process itself. The title "Evolutionary Fold" or "E-Fold" for short was chosen as a representation of the point in which a triangular flat piece of paper turns into a vertical and 3D peak.
This led to an art gallery installation of the hanging origami element repeated into a wave-like pattern.
The design was ultimately also used to be the structural and formwork for a proposed indoor skate park in NYC. The awings, ramp and floor structure, the seating, and a wild spiral staircase were all made from the "E-Fold."
