A Turtle Shell Pavilion

by

Kerrianne

TAS | Rhino, V-Ray, Photoshop | 24 in x 18in

I created this piece as part of an exploration of forms and elements of nature in architecture. To me, nothing was more raw and organic than a simple turtle shell. With Rhino 6, I was able to accurately mimic the many scutes (plates) of the carapace (shell). To demonstrate creative use of space, I worked with what I call “cavities” in the shell so that I can really emphasize the architectural structures that line the length of the piece. Some of the scutes are left uncapped, and others are rendered as glass instead of the same lime green concrete.