OpenNest Archives - Rhino3Dzine

Live LLM Data to SubD Geometry: A Biomimetic Workflow in Rhino 8

February 16, 2026

By integrating a live LLM API directly into Grasshopper, Malvina Stamatiadi transforms AI-generated coordinate data into a biomimetic SubD lattice inspired by dragonfly wing venation, resulting in a 3D-printed lamp that bridges artificial intelligence and physical craft.

Computational Design Digital Fabrication Education Emerging Voices Industrial & Product Design Lighting

Epicycloid Blossom: A Parametric Lighting Piece Shaped by Geometry, Python, and AI-Assisted Design

November 25, 2025

Epicycloid Blossom is a digitally developed sculptural lighting piece generated from the mathematical behavior of the epicycloid curve. Although the piece was not physically fabricated, the project reached full production-ready documentation and stands as a refined example of AI-assisted parametric design.

Computational Design Digital Fabrication Education Emerging Voices Lighting Rendering & Animation

Parametric Sculptures for PUMA: Digital Precision in Antofagasta

October 24, 2025

A pair of monumental parametric pumas, installed at PUMA’s Antofagasta store, showcases how digital design, CNC fabrication, and meticulous layering can transform feline anatomy into striking sculptural forms.

Art Computational Design Digital Fabrication Emerging Voices Industrial & Product Design

Waffle-Structured Chair: Exploring Robotic Manufacturing in Design Education

September 24, 2025

A team of DIA Master’s students at Hochschule Anhalt explored computational design and robotic manufacturing by creating a full-scale, waffle-structured ergonomic chair, combining efficiency, ergonomics, and sustainability. Exhibited at Campus Fest 2025, the project showcased the potential of digital workflows and robotic fabrication in architectural education.

Architecture Computational Design Digital Fabrication Education Emerging Voices Engineering Robotics

Behind the River Plate Facade: A Digital Approach

February 21, 2025

Dive into the innovative design and digital fabrication process behind the parametric facade of the River Plate Football Club parking structure. This story highlights the use of Rhino, Grasshopper, and various plugins to tackle complex challenges and achieve an efficient and visually dynamic result.

Advanced Forms Architecture Computational Design Construction Digital Fabrication Engineering

Bringing Concepts to Life: Parametric Wall Creations at UDLAP

October 29, 2024

Students at Universidad de las Américas Puebla drew inspiration from oceanic and solar themes to transform abstract concepts into striking wall pieces using parametric design.

Art Computational Design Digital Fabrication Education Emerging Voices

An Innovative Exhibition Stand at CES by Simon Vorhammer & Atelier Grande

July 15, 2024

An example of innovative thinking and temporary architecture, combining aesthetic appeal with functional brilliance to create an engaging and educational experience for visitors.

3D Scanning Advanced Forms Architecture Digital Fabrication Industrial & Product Design

Arloize: Turning Wood Scraps into Personalized Clocks

July 10, 2024

The Arloize project repurposes wood waste into functional art, empowering makers to create modern yet traditional clocks while promoting environmental sustainability and local craftsmanship.

Art Computational Design Digital Fabrication Emerging Voices Industrial & Product Design Sustainability

The Carapacks Pavilion: A Hexagonal Innovation

May 6, 2024

The Carapacks Pavilion features a versatile design suitable for wooden pavilions, roofs, and facades, showcasing architectural exploration and collaboration through innovative design and digital integration.

Advanced Forms Architecture Education Industrial & Product Design Urban Design

Hive Project: Nature-Inspired Kinetic Architecture

March 1, 2024

The cooperative behavior of honeybees inspires the Hive project's modular design. Just like bees create a wavelike cascade by 'shimmering' when threatened, the project's core system tessellates any geometry into hexagons.

Architecture Digital Fabrication Emerging Voices