#SamuraiCurtain
︎ David Allport, MArch 1 Student
︎ Edmond Cheung, MArch 1 Student
︎ Emma Dunn, MArch 1 Student
︎ Edmond Cheung, MArch 1 Student
︎ Emma Dunn, MArch 1 Student
connection · stitch · concrete · tactility · dynamic
Although concrete has been used as one of the major construction materials over the last one hundred years, we believe that its properties and potential have not yet been fully exploited. Concrete and Textiles are two contrasting, juxtaposed materials; concrete is hard, solid and rigid, while textiles are soft, translucent and flexible. Architects and engineers are increasingly developing research on the amalgamation of these two materials. However, the use of textiles in concrete is usually involved in the making process and never exists in the final form of concrete. Under modern building technology, Textile, working with the concrete, is usually used as formwork, reinforcement or a tool to cast pattern on the surface of concrete.
Investigating the interconnection of concrete and textiles-our design embodies the strength of concrete along with the aesthetic and fluid qualities of textiles. Precedent technologies of fabric formwork and concrete impregnated fabric are an integral part of our process. The juxtaposition of the two technologies demonstrates the infinite possibilities in which concrete can be used and interpreted. Samurai Armour has been an imperative reference. This ancient technique has been applied to modern technologies, and enabled us to interlock and stitch multiple components bestowing flexibility and forms to an industrial, rigid material.
