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Xylem screens for Fairmount Park in Philadelphia

02.24.2019by Jessica Leave a comment

Nervous System was hired by SMP Architects to design patterns for the renovation of the Horticulture Center at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. We designed patterns for two areas of the […]

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architecture, collaboration

experiments with generative wood inlay

12.21.2015by Jessica 2 Comments

Each year we try to give our family gifts we have made for the holidays. This year we decided to design something new, wood boxes featuring generative inlay. The boxes […]

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design

an animated tribute to the Southern Reach trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer

05.18.2015by Jesse Louis-Rosenberg Leave a comment

One of our favorite books from last year is Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer. The book is written from the perspective of a biologist on a scientific expedition to Area X, […]

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graphics, simulation, video

Nervous System Grows A Trellis

10.31.2014by Marie Staver Leave a comment

Recently, we were able to take our generative design practice to new heights: architecture! We designed an intricate, leaf-inspired pattern to clad a greenhouse in Philadelphia, PA. The work was […]

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architecture, collaboration, design

Upcoming Nervous System Events in Boston

04.03.2013by aaron Leave a comment

We’re doing several fun events in the upcoming month, and we wanted to tell you about them. 3D Printing Night @Room 68 — April 4, 6-9pm 68 South St, Jamaica […]

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collaboration, education, events, exhibition, news

Xylem experiments and improvements

01.06.2011by Jesse Louis-Rosenberg 5 Comments

We have been working on the system we used to create the Xylem line in preparation for making a new collection of 3D printed pieces, including jewelry, lighting and furniture. […]

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design, software, thoughts, work in progress

fall

10.26.2010by Jessica Leave a comment

Now is the best time of year (in New England at least) to explore outside and see the underlying structures of plants exposed. The leaves covering the ground are fantastic […]

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photography, science & nature

ipad apps for generative design

09.10.2010by Jessica 4 Comments

For our Reaction show at Rare Device, we recreated two of our design algorithms as interactive ipad applications that allow visitors in the gallery to engage in our process and […]

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exhibition, software

black chromium jewelry now in the shop!

08.05.2010by Jessica 1 Comment

We have just added a new finish to a limited selection of our stainless steel jewelry.  The finish is a black chromium plating that enhances the intricate details of our […]

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jewelry

Xylem in black chromium

06.11.2010by Jessica Leave a comment

We will be releasing our xylem pieces in a matte black finish soon.  Plating with black chromium retains all the details and delicacy of the original designs while creating strong […]

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jewelry

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