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Assignment 06 | Back to the Future | Evan Domash + Ryan Klahr ARCH 600 | Advanced Parametric Modeling | Kurt Hong
TheEGG

| BACKGROUND
André Bruyère (1912–1998) was a French architect
and designer known for his unconventional,
human-centered approach that often broke
away from the rigid rationalism of postwar
modernism. Trained initially in the fine arts,
Bruyère developed an expressive architectural
language characterized by sculptural forms,
sensual curves, and an emphasis on the
experiential and emotional dimensions of
space. His work reflected a deep interest in how
architecture could enhance pleasure, comfort,
and individuality—qualities he felt were missing
from much of modernist design.
Among his most recognized projects is “The
Egg” (L’Œuf), an unbuilt conceptual design from
the 1960s. The project proposed a fluid, organic
structure—a curved, shell-like building that
embodied movement and sensuality rather than
rigidity or orthogonality. “The Egg” symbolized
Bruyère’s belief that architecture should be alive,
dynamic, and responsive to human emotion.
Though never constructed, it remains an iconic
example of his experimental spirit and his
challenge to architectural conventions of form
and function, situating him within the broader
movement toward more expressive, postmodern
architectural thinking in France.

1 | Vesica Piscis 2 | Inscribed Tangent 3 | Smaller Inscribed
4 | Region Intersection + Union 5 | Arc SED 6 | Final Egg
| ANALYSIS
Presented is how the final shape of The Egg
was developed. We used tangential geometry
to establish a continuous curve, refining each
intersection to ensure seamlessness across the
surface. The resulting form aligns closely with
the original egg drawing, capturing its balance
and unity while setting the groundwork for the
structure that follows.

| ANALYSIS
There are three systems to The Egg, 3 derivations,
all contributing to the cohesion and rise of
its sculptural form. The first is the columns
and foundation, grounding the structure and
establishing its rhythm. The second is the floor
slabs, organizing the interior and linking the
vertical supports. The third is the triangulated
frame, shaping the curvature and giving structural
integrity to the overall volume. Together, these
systems define the architectural unity and
expressive geometry of The Egg.
INPUT
INPUT
SHELL
SHELL
SCALE
SCALE
ENVELOPE
ENVELOPE
TRIANGULATED FRAME
TRIANGULATED FRAME
FLOOR SLABS
FLOOR SLABS
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
COLUMNS
COLUMNS
1 | Floor Slabs 2 | Foundation / Column 3 | Triangulated Frame

| SECTION

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