Angela Lee — Looking Outwards —03

“The Arabesque Wall,” created by Benjamin Dillenburger in collaboration with Michael Hansmeyer, is an ornate, 3D printed wall generated with algorithmic geometry. This piece was particularly interesting to me because of how it pays homage to elaborate, arabesque historical architectural trends while also appealing to modern users. I think that modern design trends are often associated with simplicity and efficiency, yet this wall breaks those assumptions with its delicate curves and excessive details. In his website, Dillenburger explains how the algorithm used to create this piece was geometric, mathematical, but iterative; these qualities allow for a sense of cohesiveness throughout the piece but also completely unique tiles, which add to the richness and wonder elicited by the wall. What excites me about this piece also is how 3D printing was used to create such a physically complex design. “The Arabesque Wall” not only transcends modern paradigms surrounding aesthetics and designs but also opens my eyes to the possibilities of what can be created using 3D printing