3D Printed Tower Lamp

This lampshade was designed using one of my parametric systems for building design. It consists of an adaptive growth system applied to a tower base morphology.

Here are the steps involved:

Step 1: Design the Shell Structure

1 Branching system design in Processing

2 Branching system modeling finishes in Maya

3 Base morphology design in Grasshopper

4 Adaptive branching system according to triangular tessellation to morphology in Grasshopper

Step 2: 3D Print the Shell

Prepare the .stl file for 3D printing and print! This lampshade was 3D printed in black nylon plastic with a matte finish at Shapeways.

Step 3: Add Light

Make your own lamp by adding the light of your choice to the 3D printed shell structure (I used LED PAR30S MV, 12W).