Bridges Conference (Virtual), 2021 – Phillip C. Reiner x Stefano Arrighi

Dandelion Sphere is a study in progressive polyhedral complexity using layered framework structures. It was developed in the Advanced Geometries Department with Stefano Arrighi. The prototype tests node-classification algorithms and automated connector generation for complex wireframe constructions. Layers increase in complexity and produce a radial, dandelion-like framework. The investigation produced algorithms that identify identical node sets in generic wireframes and generate the corresponding 3D joint connectors, including handling of chiral pairs. The work was shown at the 2021 Bridges Conference (virtual).

Research:
Algorithms identify identical node sets within generic wireframe data and generate the required 3D joint connectors. The pipeline accounts for chiral pairs so that left- and right-hand variants are correctly distinguished. Node classification runs on the wireframe graph; connector geometry is then produced for each unique node type. The methods support complex layered polyhedra where many nodes repeat across the structure.