Line Dynamics

Taut Curve

Relax Curve

Taut Curve

Relax Curve

Adapted from: www.hawbaker.org/1/ public/spain/Gaudi/290.html

This is a (smaller) reproduction of Gaudi's original 1:10 model, used to calculate structural balance. Between 1889 and 1908 Gaudi designed the Colonia Guelli Church with a highly innovative method: the hanging model. With the model inverted, a very lightweight masonry brick structure was developed.

Gaudi Stool by studio geenen

Relax Curve

Taut Curve

Finally, the A-pillars on the Flying Spur are more upright to provide better cabin space and a sweeter balance to the cabin profile.

on the Flying Spur, that theme is reversed, with the softer corner in the roof and a sharp lower corner.

Key differences from the Continental GT include the fender crease line that runs straight back through the doors rather than fading out

That key theme of 'understated but bold' is evidenced in the relatively simple body section and a horizontal beltline with very little 'wedge'.

The body is drawn tightly around the 19” wheels

and the cabin clearly relates to the rear wheel, with the C-Pillar anchored directly above it.

Bentley Continental R 1952

Continental GT

Continental Flying Spur

and the reversal of the DLO theme. Whereas on the GT, the rear side window kicks up from the beltine and terminates at a sharp corner in the roof,

Adapted from: Design Development: Acura ZDX

Curve Tension

Taut Curve

Relax Curve

Curvature and Tangency

Curvature Matching

Curvature Matching

Point of Inflection

Activity: Curve Drill

Activity: Curve Families

Appreciate the form thoroughly by sketching it from different angle

Gradually adjust the curves to see if it looks better