Extrapolating to weird geometry
- Benjamin Essenshaw
- Aug 6
- 1 min read
Have you ever looked at a complex 3D shape and wondered how you could possibly build it yourself? With all the challenges of cost, materials, and time, it can seem impossible.
I started wondering the same thing, which led me to this latest project: an exploration of what's generally possible with sheet materials set in triangles. My theory was simple. It should be possible to convert any 3D model into a plywood frame with clean, precise meeting points. The goal was to define each triangle so that anyone with some time, basic tools, and the desire to build could create their own custom structure.
So I gave it a try, and things looked promising. I decided to see how far I could push the method and started running into trouble with twisting. However, I'm still confident that this method has some utility. The big question now is, what would you build with it?




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