Zellij beyond tradition

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Zellij Beyond Tradition

TYPE

International Competition, 1st place

DATE

 2011

DESCRIPTION

It is one of the main characteristics of the Moroccan architecture though it is also used in other North African and Muslim countries. It consists of geometrical mosaics made ceramic used mainly as an ornament for walls, ceilings, fountains, floors, pools, tables, etc.

The concept was designing a parametric algorithm that could provide different pattern designs solution and mapping system to apply these patterns to any type of surfaces.

* it was the first parametric Islamic pattern system done using grasshopper

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