Waterlily
Biomimetic Form Exploration Bridging Geometry & Nature
A cube-to-organic metamorphosis inspired by Victoria amazonica water lilies. A hands-on exploration translating the organic form of water lilies into a structured design derived from a cube.
Project Type:
University Project, NU
Year:
2020
The Objective:
Balancing structural stability with fluid, natural curves
Replicating botanical elements (sepals, petals) through controlled material subtraction
Achieving visual harmony between rigid origins and organic expression
Creative Research
Analyzed Victoria amazonica’s floating mechanics, petal-sepal hierarchy, and load distribution.
Gestalt Harmony
A visually cohesive form where static cubic origins seamlessly transition into dynamic, nature-inspired form.
Problem-Solving
Showcasing persistence and iterative design thinking.
Biomimetic Form Translation
From Floating Flora to Geometric Abstraction.
Process Gallery:
Natural Observation: Studied Victoria amazonica water lilies' floating mechanics and petal structures
Form Exploration: 28 sketch iterations exploring cubic subdivision patterns
Prototyping: Scaled models testing weight distribution and visual balance
Research & Discovery
Impact
3-Point Balance: Supported 2.3x predicted load through biomimetic buoyancy
0.5mm Precision: Thermocol carving techniques enabling precision
