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I'm still seeing basic design principles of applied to architecture. Fun fact is that the more we look around, the more we recognize mathematically harmonious patterns similar to those provided as input.
My question was related to the analysis made by the author, I still feel is methodologically valid, but not nought to be defined as scientifically proven method. Whatever that mean anyway...
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it won't be proven until apple admits it themselves lol
but no one's stopping us from cooking up conspiracy theories in the meantime :)
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Yes, must be but not always. Most apple product edges fit this criteria, except some like the latest Apple watches which are a squircle and not a quintic superellipse.
Parametric equations define curves and surfaces through adjustable parameters, was used in architectural designs such as the Beijing National Stadium's steel web structure. It's a good tool to make graphic art too.
Even more fascinatingly Felix Candela's architectural shapes were primarily based on mathematical models of surfaces from Euclidean geometry, with a special focus on hyperbolic paraboloids, often called "hypars."
Candela became world famous for pioneering thin-shell concrete structures, particularly those with hyperbolic paraboloid shapes that are remarkably thin (often only 1.5 inches thick) but structurally very strong - he was a revolution in architecture.
Furthermore the 4 fathers of architecture:
Were GODS because they delved mathematics with engineering:
His buildings, like Villa Savoye, feature geometric rigor with golden section rectangles, circle arcs, and diagonal grids - chef's kiss.