BMW has introduced what potentially could be a catalyst to shift the way we perceive the form of an automobile[i would say almost all things]. GINA, or "Geometry and Functions in N Adaptations," is a concept where the shape takes on a different materiality, adopting a flexible cloth model over standard rigid materials such as various metals and carbon fiber. The chassis still serves to protect the passengers and house all of the components that go into a complete automobile. Since 2000, BMW has gradually shifted their design morphology, so much so that in 2007 many of the models are regulated by a single curve, best seen in the 6 series selection. The GINA concept can be seen as a facilitator of this formal simplicity. While not an incredible formal leap in terms of their current trends, it is an amazing advance on how that form is achieved. This allows the car maker the ability to essentially model many iterations at full scale without the need to output multiple physical versions each time.

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