Deformation of Islamic Patterns

This is another starting point for pattern generation study in a dataflow environment. I tried to implement the parquet deformation of Islamic patterns in Grasshopper. I studied Hankin’s method of Islamic Pattern generation. Then I tried to simulate his process beginning with basic regular tiling (regular hexagonal tessellation). Craig S. Kaplan (here) explains this and other methods in his dissertation. A Simple Foundation We have already experienced the result of exploding any hexagonal grid, shifting its points with the help…

Here are the variations of classical six-pointed star patterns generated by Grasshopper. Generally, you can see these patterns under the title “Islamic patterns” because they are frequent in the decorations of mosques and palaces. I studied these patterns in Grasshopper earlier in these posts. I always find this an interesting geometry exercise. This time, my main goal was to develop a useful code only with the native Grasshopper components that create laser-cut-ready products of hexagonal star lattice. Thus, I made…

This is not to explain the method of the Parquet Deformation but to see the potential. After we’ve studied regular, semi-regular, dual, and truncated tessellations with students, the Architectural Geometry course expects them to develop a Parquet Deformation handmade such as those shown below. I call them Parquet Deformation handmade. Because they are manually designed but drawn using traditional CAD. The samples you see below are from this website. It is a good source for other topics of tessellation as well….

Lattice deformation in parametric design refers to the process of manipulating a grid or mesh structure so that it changes shape in response to specific inputs or parameters. We use this approach widely in computational design for creating complex, organic forms and adaptive systems. Also, lattice deformation can be applied in architectural facades, structural systems, and product design where adaptability and aesthetic fluidity are desired. In this short tutorial video, I am drawing a lattice deformation in the Rhinoceros. It…

Parquet deformation refers to a transformation technique applied to a grid or tiling pattern, particularly one that resembles traditional parquet flooring, to create visually interesting and dynamic patterns. This concept is used in parametric design to alter repeating geometric tiles, producing effects such as warping, bending, or otherwise deforming the original pattern while maintaining an overall cohesive layout. In this short tutorial video, I am explaining the drawing of Crosswise deformation. This is a beginner-level drawing exercise that utilizes basic…