Parametric methods for constructing the Islamic ornament

E Vdovin,Nailia Ibragimova,Neil Nadyrshine,Karine Mkhitarian,Lilia Nadyrshine,Rafik Khafizov

doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202127409009

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Abstract

The article discusses the method of algorithmic construction of Islamic ornaments, which can be used as a decorative element in architectural design. Two necessary stages are highlighted in the generation of an ornamental motif by means of algorithmic design – the first includes operations on a base mesh consisting of a combination of regular or semiregular cells, for example, drawing rays from the centers of the edges of the original lattice or rotating figures relative to its nodes; the second stage involves the creation of a basic pattern of the ornamental design that fits into a regular or semi-regular polygon, and the decorative motif in the figure is made up of a primitive that is symmetrically reflected relative to any lines, usually rays, emanating from opposite corners of the polygon. The paper analyses the traditional patterns of Islamic ornaments, on the basis of which new designs were built, using visual programming tools (Rhino and Grasshopper).

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Parametric multi-lay is undoubtedly one of the most promising design tools in architecture and design, which stands out for the formation of special, parametric thinking [1], for example, J
This work reveals the content of the concept of «parametric ornament» on the example of Islamic patterns and defines the basic requirements and principles of its design
As a result of this theoretical work, an original method for the numerical design of Islamic ornaments was developed, which is based on algorithmic modelling methods and uses historical patterns as the initial geometry for constructing decorative panels within the Grasshopper plugin

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Parametric multi-lay is undoubtedly one of the most promising design tools in architecture and design, which stands out for the formation of special, parametric thinking [1], for example, J. A parametric ornament is a complex multifunctional system consisting of samples or patterns obeying numerical form finding algorithms, which are characterized by a regular distribution on a given surface, adapting to external changes and interacting with the environment. Such a system, in addition to its decorative purpose, can carry various functional loads and have a wide scope of applications in architecture. The resulting motif is symmetrically displayed relative to the sides of the original figure, forming a continuous tile mosaic of the ornament

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