The Spherical Compounds study explores multilayered spherical structures where different polyhedral forms nest within the same spherical framework. Each layer represents a distinct polyhedron extended through radial arcs reaching inward toward the center, creating hierarchies of interconnected geometry. The investigation tests how varied construction methods can coexist on a single spherical surface. One polyhedron appears as extended arcs, another as linear wireframes, a third as continuous surfaces-all maintaining geometric relationships through shared spatial organization. This approach reveals how different representations of classical polyhedral forms interact when projected onto spherical surfaces and connected through radial geometry. The research examines tessellation patterns and polyhedral compounds that establish mathematical coherence across layers. The nested arrangements create visual and structural relationships while demonstrating how multiple geometric systems can occupy the same spatial framework through different construction techniques.
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