Parametric Lotus
Muscat, Oman (2024)
Parametric Lotus is a monumental 2.8-metre freestanding sculpture created for a private collection and conceived specifically for a private residence. Developed using the same parametric logic explored in Dragon, the work represents a continuation of the atelier’s research into fluid form, structural complexity, and the transformation of metal through entirely manual processes. The sculpture required a full year of fabrication and stands as a highly accomplished example of contemporary parametric craftsmanship realised without industrial automation.
Rather than presenting a static or flattened lotus silhouette, the sculpture is conceived as a dynamic, volumetric form. The body swells, contracts, and bulges rhythmically, creating a sense of movement and growth. This continuous variation in curvature gives the impression that the metal has been spun rather than constructed, allowing the lotus to appear alive and in motion. The form balances precision and organic fluidity, translating the symbolic purity of the lotus into a three-dimensional, kinetic presence.
The sculpture is composed of thousands of narrow brass strips, each individually cut, shaped, and welded together to form a continuous, flowing body. No surface is flat; all curvature is achieved through careful assembly rather than mechanical forming or hammering. Once assembled, the sculpture is finished and patinated before being illuminated from a concealed light source at its base. The upward light accentuates the undulating geometry, casting shadows that reveal the depth, movement, and structural complexity of the piece. Entirely handmade, Parametric Lotus demonstrates an exceptional level of technical mastery and material control.
Photography Credit: Emilio Rouach
Parametric Lotus
Muscat, Oman (2024)
Parametric Lotus is a monumental 2.8-metre freestanding sculpture created for a private collection and conceived specifically for a private residence. Developed using the same parametric logic explored in Dragon, the work represents a continuation of the atelier’s research into fluid form, structural complexity, and the transformation of metal through entirely manual processes. The sculpture required a full year of fabrication and stands as a highly accomplished example of contemporary parametric craftsmanship realised without industrial automation.
Rather than presenting a static or flattened lotus silhouette, the sculpture is conceived as a dynamic, volumetric form. The body swells, contracts, and bulges rhythmically, creating a sense of movement and growth. This continuous variation in curvature gives the impression that the metal has been spun rather than constructed, allowing the lotus to appear alive and in motion. The form balances precision and organic fluidity, translating the symbolic purity of the lotus into a three-dimensional, kinetic presence.
The sculpture is composed of thousands of narrow brass strips, each individually cut, shaped, and welded together to form a continuous, flowing body. No surface is flat; all curvature is achieved through careful assembly rather than mechanical forming or hammering. Once assembled, the sculpture is finished and patinated before being illuminated from a concealed light source at its base. The upward light accentuates the undulating geometry, casting shadows that reveal the depth, movement, and structural complexity of the piece. Entirely handmade, Parametric Lotus demonstrates an exceptional level of technical mastery and material control.