Truncated Icosahedron: The Shape of the Modern World

The Truncated Icosahedron: The Shape of the Modern World

Elevate your collection with one of the most recognizable and culturally significant Archimedean solids: the Truncated Icosahedron. Perfectly balanced and mathematically profound, this 3D-printed wireframe sculpture is a testament to the beauty found in structural symmetry.

Design Highlights

• Iconic Geometry: Composed of 32 faces—12 regular pentagons and 20 regular hexagons—joined at 60 vertices.

• Radiant Silk Finish: Printed in a premium Silk Copper/Rose Gold filament, the model features a lustrous metallic sheen that catches and reflects ambient light.

• Shadow Projection: The open wireframe construction creates a complex, "honeycomb" shadow pattern when lit, adding a dynamic artistic layer to your display area.

• Precision Engineering: Scaled to a consistent 1.5 inch (39.6mm) edge length, making it a perfect proportional match for other pieces in the Platonic and Archimedean series.

Specifications

• Material: High-quality, eco-friendly Silk PLA.

• Construction: High-resolution 3D-printed wireframe for a lightweight yet durable structure.

• Mounting: Features a discreet integrated loop for hanging as a kinetic mobile or "floating" sculpture.

Beyond the Math

The Truncated Icosahedron is more than just a shape; it is a universal icon. It is famously the geometry of a standard soccer ball and the molecular structure of Buckminsterfullerene (C60). This makes it an ideal gift for sports fans, chemists, and lovers of modern design alike.