“Origami”, the folding of paper, is not only an art, but also a rigorous way of solving mathematical questions left unanswered by the classical analytical or geometrical route. The aim of this workshop is to show young people that they can literally “do math with their hands”. Starting with simple folding, in the form of modular origami, we tackle Platonic polyhedra, Euclidean geometry, as well as non-Euclidean geometries (elliptical and hyperbolic), to arrive at practical applications in fields such as space, military and road safety.
Discover our pre-festival project Origami here.