Parametric Branches #01

Fabrication & Design ○ Pagoda ○ Borivali ○ Mumbai

📍 Project Overview

Project Name: Parametric Branches #01
Location: Global Vipassana Pagoda, Borivali, Mumbai, India
Project Type: Museum Interiors – Parametric Sculpture
(Installed Area ~3,000 sq. ft)
Completion Year: 2022
Design & Fabrication: Inventaur Inc + Golden International
Commissioned By: Ajanta Pharma Pvt Ltd

🌱 Digital Craft Meets Spiritual Narrative

Parametric Branches #01 marks the inaugural permanent museum installation inside the Global Vipassana Pagoda, one of the world’s largest meditation domes. Designed as a spatial metaphor for the Bodhi tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, the installation is a blend of computational parametric modeling, material innovation, and deep-rooted spiritual symbolism.

Covering 3,000+ sq. ft, this sculptural interior reinvents sacred storytelling through flowing architectural forms that echo neural pathways, tree roots, and the branching logic of meditative growth—merging mindfulness with cutting-edge design.

Pre-Manufacturing Phase

Digital Demo Render video Before Drawing Productions.

Survey Drawings and 3d’s

🧩 Design Approach: Parametric Thinking & Adaptive Integration

Faced with tight budgets and an existing structural shell, Inventaur embraced a non-invasive design philosophy. Instead of removing or altering structural elements, we overlaid a parametric system that respected the constraints while enhancing the space’s clarity and flow.

Key Strategies:

3D survey + digital scan of existing conditions
Superimposed branching geometries over as-built surfaces
Integration of parametric logic with spatial hierarchy and lighting flow
Use of forms derived from neural synapses and tree branching systems

The result: a space that guides movement, frames light, and encourages introspection, all while preserving architectural harmony.

Manufacturing Phase.

🔧 Manufacturing Phase: Relwood, Thermal Forming & CNC Precision

Material of Choice: Relwood®

A wood-polymer composite prized for:

Flexibility during heat forming
Resistance to weather and termites
Long-term dimensional stability
Smooth finish for surface detailing

Forming Strategy:

Each “branch” element was thermoformed using precision-calibrated ovens. An MDF internal skeleton provided structural stiffness, allowing complex curves to hold shape while tolerating internal stress.

Geometry Details:

Full 3D curvature along X, Y, and Z axes
Vertical taper: 350 mm → 150 mm
Horizontal oscillation: 200–500 mm per meter

This required parametric modeling, material simulation, and CNC-generated fabrication data for exact fit.

⚙️ Non-Standardized Fabrication Workflow

This project involved over 200 individually fabricated elements. Every single unit:

Had a unique geometry and label ID
Was fabricated using CNC and laser cutting
Required bespoke connection detail drawings
Underwent wood putty smoothing and PU finish spray-coating

This mass-customization approach delivered a unified aesthetic without compromising material integrity or assembly speed.

🪴 Final Outcome: A Sculptural Sanctuary of Stillness

Inspired by the protective canopy of the Bodhi tree, this installation becomes a meditative landscape within a modern spiritual structure. The flowing branches offer:

Visual calmness and shadow play
Acoustic softness due to curved volume
Symbolic echoes of enlightenment, growth, and interconnection

Visitors Experience:

Walking under the Parametric Branches is like entering a sacred grove—a place of pause and reflection, where light, form, and silence converge. It invites not only observation but inner dialogue.

“The branches do not support a roof. They support reflection.”

Project Description

FAQ

Q1: What material was used for the branching forms?
Relwood—a durable wood-polymer composite ideal for heat forming and smooth finishing.

Q2: Were all parts identical or mass-produced?
No—each of the 200+ pieces was uniquely shaped and digitally modeled for precision fabrication.

Q3: Is the structure permanent or modular?
It’s a semi-permanent installation with high durability and modular component replacement capacity.

Q4: Why is it called ‘Parametric Branches’?
Because the form was derived from branching algorithms and generated using parametric software tools.

Q5: What is the inspiration behind the form?
The Bodhi Tree—symbol of Buddha’s enlightenment—and neural networks as symbols of awareness.

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