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This is a flower kiosk designed by the British firm Archio. The ripples in the timber facade of this kiosk are demonstrative of the shapes of flower petals when viewed under a microscopic lens. Archio constructed the kiosk by integrating both digital and handmade techniques. The nano details of the petals were scanned through the electron scanning technique. Computer programming would help the transformation of the scanned image into the fabrication of the timber ripples. This project was eye-catching for its visual attractiveness and practicality. The compact and simplistic design of the kiosk seemed to successfully match its usage as a flower shop. Realizing the process to the final design, the gentle curves resonate better with the concept of flowers. The creative process of capturing the interesting form of flower petals to wooden ridges aided by computer programs highlights how the computer can be used to generate both practical and creative outcomes.
