Twisting and Topology 扭曲与拓扑学

Design team: Xuan Liu 刘璇; A first-year student of Tsinghua University Design Studio Form and Composition Fall 2023

TWISTING & TOPOLOGY 扭曲与拓扑学

The exploration focuses on the perception of interior spaces characterized by distortion, rotation, and dynamism. "Twisting" refers to the spatial qualities, while "Topology" indicates a focus on the relationships within spaces. The process begins with the aggregation of units, involving the rotation and combination of cubic-derived units to create continuously changing directional spaces. An algorithm, designed to "transform squares into circles," is then applied to modify the original exterior surface, composed of rectangles, into a continuous curved surface. This transformation aims to instill a sense of distortion and fluidity within the interior space. The culmination of this exploration is the presentation of a sinuous, flowing form, evident in both its elemental composition and spatial arrangement.

作者对于扭曲、旋转、有动感的内部空间感兴趣。Twisting描述了空间的特质，Topology则意味着对空间关系的关注。作者首先通过单元聚合，将由立方体变形而成的基本单元旋转、组合，围合出不断变化方向的空间。之后再利用算法“化方成圆”，将原先由矩形拼接而成的外表面变换为连续曲面，以获得内部空间的扭曲感和流动感。最终作品在要素与空间两个方面都呈现出蜿蜒、流动的形式。