The Triple Helix is a kinetic installation by @ruebenmargolin - 2013 The installation has 1027 hexagonal wood blocks, a welded steel frame, three aluminum helices and a polycarbonate matrix with 9280 pulleys. The sheer number of parts combined with a high level of precision almost got the better of me, but served to dramatically increase both the fluidity and variability. The combined amplitude is greater than the diameter, resulting in a continuous wavescape of steep contours and smooth curves. The forms are mathematically complex, full of unexpected saddles and peaks. At the same time its sensuousness reminds me of traditional figure drawing: I keep wanting to get a pad of paper and spend time studying each pose it takes. With three 40 Watt electric motors, the Triple Helix is almost completely silent and contains nothing digital. Decisions about lighting, whether it should be on legs or fully suspended, and even the ideal height for it, are best determined with its final home in mind. Via: @figlet Post by: @hamithz . * Turn ON Post Notifications to see new content * Instagram 👉🏼 instagram.com/parametric.architecture * Website: 👉🏼 www.parametric-architecture.com * Facebook: 👉🏼 facebook.com/parametric.archi * Pinterest: 👉🏼 pinterest.com/parametricarchitecture * YouTube: 👉🏼 youtube.com/parametricarchitecture * Twitter: 👉🏼 twitter.com/parametricarch * Snapchat: 👉🏼 snapchat.com/add/paarchitecture . #kinetic #kineticinstallation #kineticart #kineticarchitecture #kineticsesign #parametricism #parametricarchitecture #parametricdesign #digitalarchitecture #architecture #digitalfabrication #architect #architecturephotography #arquitectura #design #architecturedetails #future #engineering #technology #mexico #mexicocity #blockresearchgroup #ethzurich #felixcandela #candelashells #concrete #exhibition #knitcandela #knitcrete #formwork https://www.instagram.com/p/BvOvCD1FHrm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ix545mvu11vj
