Origamic Architecture Origami Crafts

Origamic Architecture Origami Crafts

Origamic Architecture

Origamic Architecture is a paper art form that was created by Masahiro Chatani, a professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, in the early 1980s. It consists of a paper or card that is cut and folded in such a way that a three dimensional form arises when the card is opened. The design is primarily of buildings, but many other possibilities abound.

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- Many elaborate card designs, featuring models based upon the architecture of Gaudi. Also includes instructions and a section on Heraldic Origamic Architecture.

- Contains galleries of primarily geometrical origamic architecture as well as links.
- Gallery, large photos, examples of light and OA, and links.
- Features 180 degree O.A. of buildings and animals. Includes links to news articles.
- Includes several paper and plastic arts in addition to origamic architecture. There are several pictures and patterns available as well as a biography of O.A. creator Masahiro Chatani.
- Pictures of several types of O.A., as well as the artist's profile and a section on the American Craft Museum Origamic Architecture exhibit.
- Gallery of many models folded by Gerry Stormer, a diagram entitled "Diego's Dreams," and links.
- Many pictures and tips as well as a list of books by Chatani and Nakazawa and published articles about the craft.
- Offers patterns from Europe and Asia. Also includes holiday cards, instructions, and links.
- Pattern of the Tate Modern in London.
- A companion website to Marivi's Origamic Architecture. Maintained by Marivi's daughter, and includes several pictures of cards.
- The second OA site of Taviori , new original designs , photos and links
- Many pictures and animated GIFs.
- Contains a wide variety of pictures and patterns of O.A., from a hippo in a bathtub to socks. Also contains instructions (in Japanese) with diagrams.
- Features a gallery, extensive news and links pages, a book listing, and a few patterns. Home of the Origamic Architecture Maillist.

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