{"product_id":"the-archimedean-solids-collection","title":"The Archimedean Solids Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision in Form: The Archimedean Solids Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking collection showcases the elegant complexity of sacred geometry through a series of intricately 3D-printed polyhedral wireframes. Perfect for collectors, mathematicians, and lovers of geometric art, these models bring abstract spatial concepts into the physical realm with stunning visual clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMathematical Precision:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Every single piece in this collection is engineered with a uniform, deliberate edge line length of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.414 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\\sqrt{2}\\text{ cm}\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), establishing a perfect harmonic proportion across the different geometric structures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntricate Lattice Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The open wireframe architecture allows light to pass completely through each form, casting intricate, mesmerizing geometric shadows that change dynamically with the angle of the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Silk Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Printed in a gorgeous, shifting silk filament that transitions beautifully through warm, metallic, and iridescent tones. The finish catches the light across every vertex, emphasizing the complex architectural lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Journey Through Symmetry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The set ranges from foundational Archimedean solids and truncated forms to beautifully complex nested lattices, providing a comprehensive physical study of high-order symmetry and spatial harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Geometry Studies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An invaluable tactile tool for meditating on, visualizing, and teaching the interconnectedness of geometric forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio \u0026amp; Office Decor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A sophisticated, eye-catching accent for any creative workspace, shelf, or desk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreative Inspiration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A physical reminder of the mathematical perfection found throughout the natural universe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 13 Archimedean Solids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Archimedean solid is a highly symmetric, semi-regular convex polyhedron composed of two or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003emore types of regular polygons meeting at identical vertices. Below is the complete catalog of the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethirteen distinct forms, organized by their mathematical specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Truncated Tetrahedron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaces: 8 total (4 triangles, 4 hexagons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertex Configuration: 3.6.6 (One triangle and two hexagons meet at each vertex)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Cuboctahedron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaces: 14 total (8 triangles, 6 squares)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertex Configuration: 3.4.3.4 (Alternating triangles and squares meet at each vertex)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Truncated Cube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaces: 14 total (8 triangles, 6 octagons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertex Configuration: 3.8.8 (One triangle and two octagons meet at each vertex)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Truncated Octahedron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaces: 14 total (6 squares, 8 hexagons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertex Configuration: 4.6.6 (One square and two hexagons meet at each vertex)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Rhombicuboctahedron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaces: 26 total (8 triangles, 18 squares)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertex Configuration: 3.4.4.4 (One triangle and three squares meet at each vertex)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Truncated Cuboctahedron (Great Rhombicuboctahedron)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaces: 26 total (12 squares, 8 hexagons, 6 octagons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertex Configuration: 4.6.8 (One square, one hexagon, and one octagon meet at each vertex)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. Snub Cube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaces: 38 total (32 triangles, 6 squares)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertex Configuration: 3.3.3.3.4 (Four triangles and one square meet at each vertex)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8. Icosidodecahedron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaces: 32 total (20 triangles, 12 pentagons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertex Configuration: 3.5.3.5 (Alternating triangles and pentagons meet at each vertex)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9. Truncated Dodecahedron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaces: 32 total (20 triangles, 12 decagons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertex Configuration: 3.10.10 (One triangle and two decagons meet at each vertex)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10. Truncated Icosahedron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaces: 32 total (12 pentagons, 20 hexagons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertex Configuration: 5.6.6 (One pentagon and two hexagons meet at each vertex. Famous as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe structural basis of geodesic domes and buckyballs.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11. Rhombicosidodecahedron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaces: 62 total (20 triangles, 30 squares, 12 pentagons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertex Configuration: 3.4.5.4 (One triangle, two squares, and one pentagon meet at each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003evertex)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12. Truncated Icosidodecahedron (Great Rhombicosidodecahedron)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaces: 62 total (30 squares, 20 hexagons, 12 decagons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertex Configuration: 4.6.10 (One square, one hexagon, and one decagon meet at each vertex)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13. Snub Dodecahedron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaces: 92 total (80 triangles, 12 pentagons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertex Configuration: 3.3.3.3.5 (Four triangles and one pentagon meet at each vertex)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature of Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":56686709538982,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7130\/7330\/files\/IMG-7717.heic?v=1782119128","url":"https:\/\/natureofflowers.com\/products\/the-archimedean-solids-collection","provider":"Nature of Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}