We continue our journey focused on the ‘14 patterns of biophilic design’ and today we arrived at the second category of the framework: Natural Analogues.
This category addresses organic, non-living and indirect evocations of nature. It conveys all those objects, materials, colours, and shapes that can be found in nature but in the form of artwork, furniture, décor or textiles (e.g., granite tabletops or statues of a shell).
Part of this category is the first biophilic pattern called “biomorphic forms and patterns” which refers to symbolic references to contoured, patterned, textured or numerical arrangements that persist in nature.
Biomorphic forms are those that represent natural forms often in an abstract way, relying on contour, patterns, and textures to draw a connection to nature. This can appear in architectural or structural form, or in smaller, more decorative applications.
Whether it is a honeycomb texture, the use of a golden ratio or even replicating a butterfly wings design, the applications are endless.
The good application of this pattern elicits a more favourable perception of the environment.
Author: Alice Micheletti