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Origamic Architecture*
180 degree-Open Type
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A new technique of Origamic Architecture
for making a 180 degree-open type simply
by cutting and raising (cut-up 180 degree-open type) is introduced. Unlike previous methods,
the cut-out area is visible in the base board
and the raised part is housed compactly in
the area, when the work is folded up. This
is space saving when storing the work.
Furthermore, the work itself is completed
just as simply as the 90 degree-open type
without almost any litter at all. This is,
therefore, one of approaches friendly to
the earth and the environment in the art
form of paper craft, I believe.
*Origamic Architecture was developed in 1981 by Masahiro Chatani;
presently Professor emeritus, Tokyo Institute
of Technology.
His incredible master pieces can be seen
at Masahiro Chatani's web site (Written in Japanese).
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| The Landmark Tower Yokohama | Low College Chapel, Loyola Univ. | Niigata City Performing Arts Center | Shanghai World Financial Center |
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| Shonandai Cultural Center corridor roof | Sydney Opera House [Interactive Animation] |
Tokyo International Forum Glass Hall | Tokyo Tower |
The drawings of Origamic Architecture listed
above are shown and the assembling process
is described in the following book.
ORIGAMIC ARCHITECTURE Goes World-Famous Buildings,
Masahiro CHATANI and Takaaki KIHARA, SHOKOKUSHA,
ISBN4-395-27046-8
Animals
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| The Rat | The Ox | The Tiger | The Hare | The Dragon |
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| The Snake | The Horse | The Sheep | Swan |
Others
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| Ｃｈａｐｅｌ |
Christmas Tree |
Stardust [Animation] |
Circle of Friendship [Interactive Animation] |
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| Sydney Opera House | Soccer Stadium [Interactive Animation] |
Soccer Ball [Interactive Animation] |
| To see the other works |
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