As fabrication technology tends towards requiring zero tolerance and develops more refined abilities to manufacture complex geometry, social tolerance for complex design will most likely increase.
The link between math and architecture goes back to ancient times, when the two disciplines were virtually indistinguishable. Pyramids and temples were some of the earliest examples of mathematical principles at work. Today, math continues to feature prominently in building design. We’re not just talking about mere measurements — though elements like that are integral to architecture. Thanks to modern technology, architects can explore a variety of exciting design options based on complex mathematical languages, allowing them to build groundbreaking forms.
If you, as the origin of the word indicates, decide the order of an architecture (=geometry) by taking a close survey (=metro) of the land (=Geo), the consequent architecture will have clear order while retaining the continuity of the land. “Observing the site closely and finding its hidden geometry.” That accounts for almost all of our design works and, is essence of it.
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