'Danzer' by Cecil Balmond, a giant three-dimensional puzzle created out of four kinds of tetrahedrons.

然而，他对建筑思想的影响远远超出了巧妙的工程。把化学、数学和建筑学结合起来，巴蒙德开辟了新的建筑路线，使曾经不可能的事情成为可能。他发明了一种处理极其复杂的建筑构图的方法。在自然结构的启发下，巴尔蒙德创造了算法和新的几何图形，旨在释放建筑形式。巴蒙德在东京歌剧院的最新展览“元素”，深入展示了他的创新之道。这场演出由三个部分组成。第二节探讨了如何将复杂的有机节奏和语言应用于建筑设计。

'Danzer' (foreground) and H_edge (background) by Cecil Balmond.

'H_edge' by Cecil Balmond, a labyrinthine structure made entirely out of H-shaped aluminium plates and chains.

An installation shot of 'Danzer' and 'H_edge', both of which showcase how a complex organic rhythm and language can be applied to building design.

Within Balmond's intricately sculptural 'H_edge'.

An interior shot of 'H_edge'.

'Danzer' (foreground) and 'H_edge' (background).

Presentation of a selection of work by Arup - where Balmond is part of the cutting-edge Advanced Geometry Unit.

Presentation of a selection of work by Arup.

The first section of the exhibition, explaining how Balmond looks to nature for engineering inspiration.

The first section of the exhibition.

The first section of the exhibition

A section of the Arup project wall.

Test printing in preparation for the show.

A selection of self-adhesive prints, used in the preparation for the show.

'Element' gradually comes together in Tokyo's Opera City Gallery.

The Sculpture room taking shape.

The Sculpture room taking shape.

Constructing Balmond's 'H_edge' sculpture.

Constructing Balmond's 'H_edge' sculpture.

Constructing Balmond's 'Danzer' sculpture.

A sketch showing the basic elements of 'H_edge'.