Derived from the initial WindSphere study, this research develops spherical forms that visualize flow dynamics. Vector-based weather maps showing wind patterns across the globe translate into geometric structures. The goal: create spheres that embody flow mechanics while appearing to shift and move when viewed from different angles. The investigation explores spirals winding across spherical surfaces. Rotational patterns organize surface geometry through continuous curves that trace flow paths. Paneling methods divide surfaces into segments following spiral trajectories, while surface molding techniques generate relief patterns echoing atmospheric movement. The formal studies test how spiral arrangements evoke motion through static form-surface articulation that reads as dynamic flow depending on viewing position.
Photography: Phillip C. Reiner
