Orange Peel

As an architecture student, I have been told to pick an object that reflects my discipline. After much deliberation, I choose orange peel as my chosen object.

Why?

Orange peel is one of the inspiration for Sydney's iconic architecture, Sydney Opera House. The design of the Sydney Opera House was inspired by nature, its forms, functions and colors. 

The roof structures of the Opera House are called ‘shells’. Jorn Utzon claimed that the final design of the shells, was inspired by peeling an orange. It is said that the shells of the 14 separate roofs, form a sphere if combined.