Xylem Arbor
We recently created our first large scale public artwork. Soaring to a height of 120′, Xylem Arbor is an aggregation of bent metal…
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Xylem screens for Fairmount Park in Philadelphia
Nervous System was hired by SMP Architects to design patterns for the renovation of the Horticulture Center at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. We…
experiments with generative wood inlay
Each year we try to give our family gifts we have made for the holidays. This year we decided to design something new,…
an animated tribute to the Southern Reach trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer
One of our favorite books from last year is Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer. The book is written from the perspective of a biologist…
Nervous System Grows A Trellis
Recently, we were able to take our generative design practice to new heights: architecture! We designed an intricate, leaf-inspired pattern to clad a…
Upcoming Nervous System Events in Boston
We’re doing several fun events in the upcoming month, and we wanted to tell you about them. 3D Printing Night @Room 68 —…
Xylem experiments and improvements
We have been working on the system we used to create the Xylem line in preparation for making a new collection of 3D…
ipad apps for generative design
For our Reaction show at Rare Device, we recreated two of our design algorithms as interactive ipad applications that allow visitors in the…
black chromium jewelry now in the shop!
We have just added a new finish to a limited selection of our stainless steel jewelry. The finish is a black chromium plating…