{"product_id":"truncated-cuboctahedron-the-great-rhombicuboctahedron","title":"Truncated Cuboctahedron: The Great Rhombicuboctahedron","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Truncated Cuboctahedron: The Great Rhombicuboctahedron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommand attention with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTruncated Cuboctahedron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the largest and most complex of the Archimedean solids that can be derived from the cubic family. This 3D-printed wireframe sculpture is a breathtaking display of geometric density, featuring a staggering number of faces that create a nearly spherical silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Design Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Order Symmetry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An intricate lattice composed of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e62 faces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e total: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 regular octagons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 regular hexagons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 squares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. * \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadiant Silk Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Printed in premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilk Gold filament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the structure possesses a deep metallic luster that catches the light across its 120 vertices, creating a shimmering effect as you move around it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltimate Shadow Art:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because of its high face count and complex intersections, this model projects the most detailed and rhythmic shadow pattern of the cubic series, transforming any surface into a mathematical mandala.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniform Series Scale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision-engineered to a consistent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 inch (39.6mm) edge length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing it to tower in \"volume\" over simpler shapes in your collection while maintaining perfectly matching proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-quality, eco-friendly Silk PLA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-resolution 3D-printed wireframe designed for maximum structural clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertex \u0026amp; Edge Count:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 120 vertices and 180 edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features an integrated suspension point for hanging as a kinetic sculpture, though its broad octagonal faces also allow for stable tabletop placement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mathematical Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Truncated Cuboctahedron is often called the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat Rhombicuboctahedron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is a \"zonohedron,\" meaning every face has a center of symmetry. In this model, you can see the culmination of the truncation process: by \"cutting\" the corners of a cuboctahedron, the squares become octagons, the triangles become hexagons, and new square faces emerge at every vertex. It represents the limit of how complex a solid can become while remaining within the cubic symmetry group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature of Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":56224996491430,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7130\/7330\/files\/IMG-4632.heic?v=1772300037","url":"https:\/\/natureofflowers.com\/products\/truncated-cuboctahedron-the-great-rhombicuboctahedron","provider":"Nature of Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}