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A reconstruction of the German Pavilion at Expo 1967 by Frei Otto.

Dynamic Relaxation / Particle-Spring System

Apps Kangaroo Physics, Bullant, Rhinomembrane
References Dynamic relaxation
Dynamic relaxation
Tensile Structures
Frei Otto on the Future of Tent Construction
ZCB Bamboo Pavilion

It is similar to soap film but provides more flexibility as the result does not need to be strictly a minimal surface. It can be used to design stressed structures such as membranes and cable networks.

Here you can see a relaxation I made simulating the German pavilion for the Expo 67.

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