Sketch Series: Parametric Column Diagram

05 January 2026

This drawing is a straightforward diagram tracing how two parametric columns develop. The first begins with a basic profile and uses a rotated extrusion to grow into an organic, twisting form. The second takes 3D spatial points and links them through a reductive process that strips away surplus material, resulting in a faceted column.
This parametric method lets data steer the design and produce visually engaging forms.

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