Graph Mapping Edge Surface

by Tuğrul Yazar | December 19, 2011 22:59

The smooth and continuous nature of the “Sine Surface[1]” has garnered significant popularity among designers and architects alike. This captivating curved surface offers a visually pleasing aesthetic that adds an elegant touch to various design projects. Its flowing contours and gentle undulations create a sense of harmony and organic beauty. Recently, I delved into this with the help of Grasshopper’s Graph Mapping functionality, I began my artistic journey. Although I encountered some initial challenges, I managed to generate a series of points that outline the edges of the surface.

graph mapping

However, the process of recreating the entire Graph surface is an ongoing endeavor. I have made progress in capturing the boundary points. I now eagerly seek to refine my technique and extend my creation beyond its current limitations. Exploring different algorithms and tweaking the parameters in Grasshopper will be instrumental. So, I will be achieving a more comprehensive representation of the Sine Surface’s form.

Using the Graph Mapper component, which offers the flexibility to incorporate numerous functions beyond the sine curve, I have successfully generated the four edges. However, I am currently uncertain about the process of transforming these edges into a complete surface. To tackle this challenge, further exploration and experimentation are required. So, I need to delve deeper into understanding the methodologies and techniques involved in converting these boundary points into a cohesive and visually pleasing surface. It will involve studying different algorithms, analyzing parameters, and experimenting with various approaches within Graph Mapping.

[2011_12_22_sine]Download[2]

Here is an updated version of this definition

Below is an updated version of this Grasshopper definition:

[2014_05_23_sine]Download[3]
Endnotes:
  1. Sine Surface: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sine_and_cosine
  2. Download: https://www.designcoding.net/decoder/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/2011_12_22_sine.ghx
  3. Download: https://www.designcoding.net/decoder/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/2014_05_23_sine.ghx

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