MATH 7210 : Foundations of Geometry
II
University of Georgia, Spring
2001
Dr. McCrory, Instructor
Chiral Symmetry
In chiral symmetry, there is a mirror between
two separate objects. This places emphasis on the center between
the objects.
Resource: Williams, Kim (1998). Symmetry
in Architecture. (http://turing.mi.ssau.ac.yu/vismath/kim/)
Example 1: Petronas Towers
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Architect: Cesar Pelli
Building Type: Skyscraper, commercial office
towers
Symmetry: There is a vertical mirror between
the two towers.
Resource: GreatBuildings.com (http://www.GreatBuildings.com/buildings/Petronas_Towers.html)
Example 2: Puerta de Europa
Location: Madrid, Spain
Architects: Philip Johnson and John Burgee
Building Type: Office buildings
Symmetry: There is a vertical mirror between
the two buildings.
Resource: Skyscrapers.com (http://www.skyscrapers.com/building/721290.cfm)
Example 3: Piazza of Saint Peter's
Location: Vatican City, Rome, Italy
Architect: Bernini
Building Type: Piazza, outdoor plaza, open urban
space
Symmetry: There is a horizontal mirror between
the two structures.
Resource: GreatBuildings.com (http://www.GreatBuildings.com/buildings/Piazza_of_St._Peters.html)
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