GOSHIKI PUNNETS

This project explores generative design through the use of Punnett squares to combine genetic and formal attributes into architectural-inspired forms, drawing conceptual inspiration from Koi fish. Using V-Ray and Grasshopper, distinct attributes such as Glitchy, Dimpled, Furry, and Glowing are layered with traditional Koi color patterns—Goshiki, Goromo, Utsuri, and Hariwake—to create flowing, hybridized structures that bridge natural forms and urban contexts. Designs test how these dynamic, organic shapes can interact with built environments, as seen in overlays of Goshiki-derived forms against a Chicago backdrop, integrating color, texture, and movement while maintaining visual coherence. The project investigates how algorithmic methods and natural systems can inform architectural form-making.