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BIOMORPHIC DESIGN,

BIOPHILIC DESIGN AND


THE GOLDEN RECTANGLE

Kishika Saraf
Biomorphic Design
Introduction
Biomorphic design is an approach in architecture and product design
that mimics the fluid, organic forms found in nature. It uses curving
lines, rounded shapes, and natural structures like shells or leaves to
create visually harmonious and emotionally resonant designs.

Types of Biomorphic Designs


Literal Biomorphism: Directly mimics specific natural forms (e.g.,
a building shaped like a seashell or furniture resembling a flower
petal).
Abstract Biomorphism: Uses nature's principles to create organic,
fluid designs without directly copying a particular form (e.g.,
curving, undulating facades or flowing, asymmetrical shapes).
Casa Batlló
Built by Antoni Gaudí, Casa Batlló,
was completed in 1906 in Barcelona,
Spain. It is a masterpiece of Catalan
Modernism and a prime example of
biomorphic design. Gaudí drew
inspiration from marine life, osteology,
and reptilian forms, transforming a
conventional building into a fluid,
living entity.
Biophilic Design
Introduction
Biophilic design is an architectural approach that integrates nature into built
environments to satisfy humans' innate need for connection with the natural
world. It incorporates elements like plants, natural light, and water features to
enhance well-being, reduce stress, and improve productivity.

Types of Biophilic Designs


Direct Experience of Nature: Actual natural elements (plants, water,
sunlight, animals) within the built environment.
Indirect Experience of Nature: Representations of nature (images,
materials, colors, simulating natural light and air) and spatial features
evoking nature.
Experience of Space and Place: Designs that tap into innate human
responses to spatial configurations found in nature (prospect-refuge,
enticement, exploration).
Fallingwater
Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater
(1935) in Mill Run, Pennsylvania,
USA, is a seminal work of biophilic
design. Wright's design doesn't just
place a house in nature; it makes
nature an integral part of the
dwelling. It embodies a deep,
multisensory connection with the
natural world.
The Golden Rectangle
Introduction
The Golden Ratio, approximately 1.618, is a mathematical
proportion found frequently in nature, from seashells to
galaxies. In design, it's used to create aesthetically
pleasing compositions by dividing spaces or arranging
elements so that the ratio of the smaller part to the larger
part is the same as the larger part to the whole. This ratio,
also known as phi (φ), is believed to be inherently
harmonious and has been used for centuries in art,
architecture, and even logo design.
Four Seasons Anguilla's lobby
Kelly Wearstler, a renowned American interior designer, used the
golden ratio proportion to determine the layout—the central seating
area's width to length ratio, the placement of key furniture pieces,
and even the sizing of the grand chandelier relative to the space.
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