Mathematics in the Modern World: Patterns in Nature

Photo 1: Hexagon

On the side of the building, a tessellation of the hexagon shape is apparent. It becomes
a tessellation due to the repeating translation of the hexagon shape without leaving
gaps. In addition, An individual hexagon shape on the picture has 6 lines of symmetry,
undergoes 6 reflectional symmetry and can rotate 360 degrees by order 6. Therefore,
both symmetries and patterns are found in the photo.

Photo 2: Curves

The arc supporting the roof has patterns and symmetries. If we look at the thick, larger
arc, we find that there is bilateral and reflectional symmetry. This is apparent because if
we cut it directly in half (vertically) they are a reflection of each other. Furthermore, the
entire thick arc translates onto other positions under the metal roof. Not only that but
also, the horizontal lines that make up the roof and the light bulbs (white circles) also
undergo translation, as they are of similar shape and size but in different positions. To
sum it up, patterns and symmetries are found in the photo.