Branching Out

This master's project at Oxford Brookes University explored how irregular and deformed timber, often considered waste, can inform contemporary architectural design. Using the Norwegian Gapahuk as a reference, the research employed computational methods to digitize and model natural timber forms, particularly forked branches, as structural nodes. A custom script translated their geometry into a honeycomb-inspired system, allowing the material's natural form to guide the architecture. The project redefined sustainability by positioning material imperfection as a tool for innovation rather than a limitation.