man from machine
made with Autodesk Fusion 360 Generative Design
Man from Machine is another from my series of bridges. This piece is currently in development, and pouring in bronze has already begun. The humanoid figures were not intentional — they are the result of generative form-finding in response to semi-random pressures.
the original shape before topology optimization is applied
another view of the 'before' shape
the section that was acted upon by the topology optimization algorithm. blue indicates the forces acting on the starting shape.
the final product, rendered in Autodesk fusion 360.
one of the test pieces on its way to becoming bronze