GC 3 Tube Rig

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I created a rig with parameters to control the location of the center profiles of 3 tubes. The ends of each tube can easily be moved between the 8 stationary end-points of the rig, creating multiple possible configurations of this unit.

Initial Unit / Aggregation Development

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I first developed a simple unit of 3 tubes built within an 8-point volume. I created three different versions and aggregated them.
The result is quite messy, and the individual units are clearly read and there is a lack of continuity.




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I simplified the base tube to a loft between only 3 profiles and elongated the 8-point volume.
The result is more elegant and reads more like an armature capable of defining space and less like a jumble.



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I re-created the tube unit in GC, with each profile defined by 8 points that can be manipulated. Each tube component is placed by selecting 3 points.
The general rule for placing tubes is:
Between any 8 given points, there are 3 tubes. The 6 tube-ends must connect to 4 total points.

Hybrid Systems

Gene Manipulation