The concept of the Lithic Reef pavilion draws inspiration from the complex morphology of maze corals (Meandrites), characterized by deep, sinuous grooves. Using a differential growth algorithm, the design team translated these natural geometries into a three-dimensional lithic texture based on a fundamental hexagonal module. The organic alternation of solids and voids generates non-repeating surfaces, where mathematical rigor continuously interfaces with the unpredictability of biological forms. In the upper portion of the structure, the material progressively rarefies, transforming the stone into a shading, light-filtering screen that casts dynamic shadows on the ground evolving with the trajectory of sunlight.
Lithic Reef / Gasparini, K., Cavaliere, I., Costantino, D., Manca, M., Capula, F.. - 1:(2026), pp. 138-139.
Lithic Reef
Katia Gasparini
Membro del Collaboration Group
;Ilaria CavaliereMembro del Collaboration Group
;Francesco CapulaMembro del Collaboration Group
2026-01-01
Abstract
The concept of the Lithic Reef pavilion draws inspiration from the complex morphology of maze corals (Meandrites), characterized by deep, sinuous grooves. Using a differential growth algorithm, the design team translated these natural geometries into a three-dimensional lithic texture based on a fundamental hexagonal module. The organic alternation of solids and voids generates non-repeating surfaces, where mathematical rigor continuously interfaces with the unpredictability of biological forms. In the upper portion of the structure, the material progressively rarefies, transforming the stone into a shading, light-filtering screen that casts dynamic shadows on the ground evolving with the trajectory of sunlight.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
