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Grasshopper
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Definition
A visual programming plugin for Rhinoceros 3D that allows designers to create parametric models through a node-based interface — no coding required. Algorithms produce geometry that responds automatically to parameter changes. Grasshopper has transformed how complex architectural forms are designed and rationalised.
Example
The facade panels of the Blaak Tower in Rotterdam by MVRDV (2019) were designed using Grasshopper to generate thousands of uniquely sized aluminium fins that create a pixel-like pattern when viewed from a distance.