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Hyperpolyps™
Structure
Metal Sheets, Rivets
Material
Aluminium, Stainless Steel
Material Grade
SS304, SS316, AL6061, AL6063
Finishing
Natural Anodised, Powder Coated
Joining Mechanism
Blind Riveting
Standard Thickness
0.25mm, 0.5mm, 1mm
Standard Dimension
Customisable
Shapes
Cell Structure
Fire-Rated Test
EN 13501-1 = Class A
Acoustics Test
Refer to Specifications
Designer
Denise Lee
Hyperpolyps™ is an algorithm-generated structure that simulates the shape of the coral, genus Acropora. The metal structure takes reference from Voronoi tessellation, which is a pattern commonly found in nature such as in epithelial cells, drought soil, and skin patterns on a giraffe.
To mimic an organic form, the body of the structure undergoes a series of geometrical relaxation, producing a surface-optimised form. For ornamentation, multiple holes of varying sizes are generated on the exterior. These holes grow in size from small to large, taking cues from crypts commonly found on surfaces of corals. Finally, the tips of the structure are made to swell into polyp-like forms, simulating the blooming ends of Acropora corals.
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Denise Lee graduated from Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) with a Masters of Architecture. She is interested in the role of digital technologies for form-finding and fabrication methods in architecture, furniture design and art. She also enjoys illustration and thinks about space travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hyperpolyps™ is an algorithm-generated architectural structure inspired by the organic forms of coral, specifically the genus Acropora. Its complex geometry references patterns found in nature and is generated through computational design using Voronoi tessellation principles.
Hyperpolyps™ installations are made from high-quality metals such as aluminium and stainless steel (grades like SS304, SS316, AL6061, AL6063). The structure is assembled using blind riveting and can be finished in natural anodised or powder-coated surfaces.
Hyperpolyps™ uses algorithmic and parametric design techniques to generate its organic shape. Computational tools control the mesh relaxation process so the panel structure mimics the minimal surfaces found in natural systems like coral and bubble clusters, balancing aesthetics, efficiency and form.
Hyperpolyps™ structures are fire-rated to EN 13501-1 Class A and may include acoustic performance depending on configuration, offering a combination of artistic expression and functional performance.
Hyperpolyps™ can be applied in a variety of contexts such as interior art installations, suspended sculptures, pavilions or feature structures in public spaces or events. Its organic and computationally modelled design makes it suitable for cutting-edge architectural expressions by parametric design architects and firms using tools like Rhino 3D and Grasshopper Rhino.