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Origami Architecture

— March 4, 2008 — Art & Design
Is there anything that can't be reproduced via the Japanese paper folding art of origami? I am beginning to doubt it and that is great because I love origami!

These stunning paper sculptures break a rule in origami that says that the paper should not be cut and only folded. However in 1981, a professor of Architecture at Tokyo Institute of Technology by the name of Masahiro Chatani proved that paper cutting could produce stunning pieces of art and he set out with a colleague by the name of Keiko Nakazawa to develop Origami Architecture.

In Origami Architecture, you only need an X-acto knife and a ruler to create very complex and extremely beautiful 3-dimensional structures out of a single sheet of paper. Keep in mind that all the structures and reproductions of famous buildings you are looking at are made out of paper.

Absolutely stunning.
Trend Themes
1. Origami Architecture - Origami Architecture has broken the rule of not cutting paper, leading to the creation of complex 3D structures, which can be an opportunity for designers to make paper models of their designs.
2. Paper Sculptures - Creating intricate paper sculptures using cutting techniques and folding methods can lead to the development of innovative art forms and art installations.
3. Architectural Reproduction - Using Origami Architecture to replicate famous buildings and architectural structures can lead to the creation of highly detailed and cost-effective miniature models.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Origami Architecture can be used to create complex and intricate paper sculptures, which can lead to innovative art installations and design products.
2. Architecture - Origami Architecture can be used to prototype and create innovative and cost-effective paper models, which can be used in architectural design and planning.
3. Education - Origami Architecture can be used as an educational tool to teach advanced mathematical concepts and spatial reasoning skills through paper folding and cutting.
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