Six.Intersecting.Squares.-.Jorge.C.Lucero.(article.with.diagram).pdf

Six Intersecting Squares

Jorge C. Lucero

lucero@mat.unb.br

This model is a structure composed of six linked squa-

res, and belongs to the set of Dr. Robert J. Lang’s

polypolyhedra (see http://www.langorigami.com/

science/polypolyhedra/polypolyhedra.php4 ). The

same structure has already been implemented in a mo-

del by Michael J. Naughton, with tubular frames. The

present version represents a diﬀerent origami solution,

using 120 ◦ modular units.

Its construction requires 24 sheets of rectangular paper, with dimensions in the relation 5:11

(or 1 : 2 5

(1) Fold in half and unfold.

(2) Fold to centerline and unfold.

(3) Fold corners to centerline.

(4) Fold on existing creases. Execute the

indicated folds at the same time.

(5) Repeat step (4) on the right side.

(6) Fold in half.

). In the example shown in the above ﬁgure, I used 10cm × 22cm rectangles of

wrapping paper. Each unit is folded as follows:

(7)

(8)

(9) Unfold to step (6).

Pocket

Flap

(10) Turn over.

Pocket

Flap

(11) Completed unit.

(12) Join the units as shown in the picture. Use four units to complete a square.

The following sequence of pictures shows the assembly of the squares.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(5)

(6) Final model.