Norman Foster's Hearst Building Tower provided the inspiration for the formal language of this tulipiere's distinctive diamond lattice pattern. The building's diagrid structure—where steel members create a network of triangular openings across the facade—translates directly into the ceramic openings that define this vase's crown.
 
Each diamond-shaped void is cut with architectural precision, creating a geometric lattice that serves both structural and functional purposes. The pattern maximizes the number of stem openings while maintaining the structural integrity of the ceramic walls. The glaze unifies the complex geometry, flowing over edges and into recesses to emphasize the play between solid and void.
 
Both structures use repeated geometric elements to create patterns that are simultaneously rational and expressive. The building's diagrid responds to structural loads and environmental conditions; the vase's diamond pattern responds to the needs of tulip stems and the constraints of ceramic construction.
 
When filled with tulips, the architectural logic becomes clear. Each stem finds its place within the geometric framework, but the flowers' natural movement softens the rigid pattern. The result captures something essential about contemporary architecture—the way systematic thinking can create frameworks flexible enough to accommodate the beauty of life itself.
 
Base dims: 11.5" high by 5" wide by 3" deep
Glazed  stoneware
Ceramic Vase, USA. 
Can be glazed in any of the colors shown in the glaze samples photo.