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The design of the Villarceau Table is based on a geometric characteristic discovered by the French astronomer Yvon Villarceau. Main concept is to design a shape by using a mathematical achievement in order to explore a design concept based on the aesthetic dimensions of scientific knowledge.
The Villarceau circles are a family of circles constructed by slicing a torus with bitangent planes at a specific angle (Théorème Villarceau, 1838). Every point on a torus can have four circles drawn through it; two of them are the Villarceau circles. They are named after the French mathematician who discovered them, Yvon Villarceau. The slicing plane passes through the torus’ center. Hence the slicing angle depends on the dimensions of the torus itself. Each bitangent plane (i.e., a plane tangent to the torus at exactly two different points) intersects the surface along the two Villarceau circles.
The design of the Villarceau Table is based on the principle of the Villarceau circles. First, the basic dimensions and proportions of the torus were determined. Then it was sliced by a bitangent plane to generate the Villarceau Circles. By rotating the circles around the center of the torus a pattern of interconnected circles resulted.
The theoretical concept
The Villarceau Table explores a design concept that is based on a fundamental question: Is it possible to develop a concept of aesthetics which is not based on the subjective judgment of taste but on scientific facts?
German philosopher Immanuel Kant once wrote “Taste is the ability to recognize that which is generally sensually pleasing”. But what if there is indeed a deeper theoretical concept that underlies our judgement of taste? One of the first great scientists who dealt with variations of this issue was the Indian physicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar. In his book “Truth and beauty-aesthetics and motivations in science” he searches for similarities between the concepts of elegancy in science and in art. He additionally examines the question whether there are discernible differences regarding the patterns of creativity of artists and scientists.
This project addresses these issues, not by trying to find answers to these questions or even by creating new ones, but by producing new empirical data in the form of results that challenge the boundaries between design, art and science.
- Creator:Philipp Aduatz (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Diameter: 39.38 in (100 cm)
- Style:Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:2016
- Production Type:New & Custom(Limited Edition)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
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- Seller Location:Klosterneuburg, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6899228847042
Philipp Aduatz
Austria based Designer Philipp Aduatz (born 1982) creates limited edition functional objects that are highly sculptural in nature. Working with innovative materials and fabrication technologies, Aduatz is very much influenced by scientific matters such as chemistry, physics and material technologies. His process combines traditional craft concepts and techniques with cutting edge implements such as 3D printing, 3D laser scanning, CNC milling, and Rapid Prototyping. The experimentation with different materials and their behavior is an important part of his research at the intersection of design and sculpture. Greatly influenced by sculptors such as Constantin Brancusi and Tony Cragg, the designer aims to develop a distinct language of form in each of his pieces, encouraging a new discourse between the object and its user or viewer.
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