Parametric Sculptures

Parametric sculpture uses algorithmic and computational design tools — rather than hand-drawing — to generate form. The shape is defined by rules and parameters: a lattice density that varies with distance from a centre point, a façade panel pattern driven by solar angle, a modular unit that tiles into a complex whole. Traditional sculpture fixes form by hand; parametric design generates it from logic.

Yes. The primary parametric design environment is Rhino with Grasshopper, supplemented by custom Python and C# scripts for specific computation tasks. Output is fed directly into the CNC pipeline — laser cutting, water-jet, or CNC forming — so parametric complexity does not add fabrication time proportionally.

Yes — parametric façade panels and perforated metal screens are one of our most-requested applications. Panel perforation patterns, depth gradients, and module arrangements can be generated from site-specific data: solar path, sightline analysis, or programmatic intent. We have delivered these in stainless steel, corten, and aluminium.

Not necessarily. Parametric design can reduce iteration cost — the model updates computationally rather than requiring a new physical study model for each change. Fabrication cost depends on material and CNC complexity, not on how the form was generated. For modular systems, per-unit cost often drops with repetition.

Yes. We have developed parametric sculpture from site sightlines, sun path data, structural envelope geometry, and programmatic circulation diagrams. Site-responsive design is one of the strongest arguments for parametric methods — the logic that drives the form is legible and defensible, which matters for institutional and public art briefs.

Stainless steel, corten steel, and brass are the primary materials — all compatible with laser cutting and CNC forming, which is how parametric geometries are typically fabricated. Material selection follows the same criteria as any other commission: site exposure, finish intent, and scale.

Parametric sculpture costs range widely — a smaller interior piece and a monumental outdoor commission sit at very different price points. For reference cost ranges and what drives sculpture pricing, see our sculpture pricing guide.

Some smaller works are available as direct purchases through our shop. Most of the studio's output is bespoke — commissioned to a brief, a site, and a scale that can't be stocked. Visit our shop for available works, or start a conversation to commission a piece.