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A circular minimal surface is disturbed by two small circles - the left one moving up and the right on moving down. Creating a mountain and a vale.

A circular minimal surface is disturbed by two small circles - the left one moving up and the right on moving down. Creating a mountain and a vale.

Minimal Surface

Soap Film

Soap films are surfaces that naturally minimize their total area; their shapes reduce surface energy. Its applications in architecture were explored by architect Frei Otto, who systematized the evaluation and measurement processes.

Soap film studies

Soap film study

German pavilion for Expo 67

Nighttime photo of the German pavilion for Expo 67

If you wan to understand why soap bubbles are studied in engineering you should definitely check this video from Paul Kassabiam: