Modular Icosahedron
Image: Michał Kosmulski (by-nc)
NameModular Icosahedron
Model NameHydrangea Icosahedron
Creator / DesignerShuzo Fujimoto
Year Created1989
Difficulty (1-10)9
Estimated Steps250
Folding Stylemodular
Base Formcustom
Recommended Papertant
Recommended Paper Size10cm x 10cm
Number of Sheets20
Primary Subjectgeometric
Tagsmodular, icosahedron, tessellation, geometric, polyhedron, Shuzo Fujimoto, Hydrangea pattern, complex
Diagram SourceShuzo Fujimoto's books or online diagrams for Hydrangea tessellation
Description
This intricate origami model is a modular icosahedron, featuring 20 triangular faces, each adorned with the complex Hydrangea tessellation pattern. The overall structure is a geometric polyhedron, assembled from multiple individually folded units, showcasing a beautiful interplay of repeating floral-like patterns.
