From World Architecture News, origami lends a hand to UK architects creating this private residental extension. Because of the existing house’s unique geometric properties coupled with origami’s indefinite possibilities, the extension folds at the rear of the residency to create a new kitchen and dining space.
This is a very weak justification for a very ugly form. Just because it ‘folds’ does not make it origami. Origami requires an uncut piece of paper where folds and creses are used to generate form, not the other way around. Here the ‘extension’ is merely unfolded as if it were a piece of packaging and the form is pre concieved
,..] origamiblog.com is one nice source of tips on this subject,..]
On World Archtiecture News the architects clearly state ‘Inspired by origami…’ It doesn’t state it is origami. As to the form, design is subjective. I think it looks stunning. Apparently its been built now.