Schedule

In this talk I'll discuss origamisimulator.org and introduce new work on a (mostly) rigid origami simulator and design framework for parametrically editing origami. This work primarily focuses on 3D structural origami with applications in engineering and manufacturing, and draws inspiration from general-purpose 3D modeling tools used in other areas of mechanical design.

Origami boxes hold a special place in the repertoire of paper folding. You will learn several original designs from the “Fold This Box” series and discover the design principles, techniques and origins of various pop-up containers. All feature a gift-worthy final result, free of preliminary creases or raw edges.

Rupert Maleczek will give an insight into the interplay of folding and fabrication in the context of architectural design. The application of folding principles to larger sheet materials for the design and fabrication of three-dimensional shell configurations requires the adaptation of certain constraints. Although the basic principles and theorems are valid regardless of the scale, some issues that play a major role at the paper scale can be neglected at the metre scale and vice versa.

The scaling process also changes some approaches in the design phase. Instead of working with single square sheets as a material base, the construction industry has long relied on the assembly of elements as a classic operation to take shape. Therefore, not only will large foldable configurations of single sheets spanning several metres be shown, but also configurations of smaller folded elements assembled into large configurations.

Rupert will show and explain some of the projects he has been involved with, including digital approaches and results, as well as physical prototypes such as a foldable wooden bridge and some beam experiments spanning up to 10 metres.