Sonobe Unit
Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Fran%C3%A7ois_GOGLINS" title="User:François GOGLINS">François GOGLINS</a> (CC BY-SA 4.0)
NameSonobe Unit
Model NameSonobe Unit
Creator / DesignerMitsunobu Sonobe
Year Created1970
Difficulty (1-10)3
Estimated Steps12
Folding Stylemodular
Base Formcustom
Recommended Paperkami
Recommended Paper Size10cm x 10cm
Number of Sheets1
Primary Subjectgeometric
Tagsmodular origami, sonobe, unit, geometric, polyhedra, beginner-friendly
Diagram SourceVarious origami books and online resources
Description
A fundamental modular origami unit, characterized by its interlocking flaps and pockets. These units are typically assembled together to construct various polyhedra, such as cubes, rhombic dodecahedra, or other geometric forms. The image shows a yellow unit being held, ready for assembly into a larger structure.
