Creating a Cloudy Experience with Fabric

Have you ever wished you could chill in the clouds? Don’t try to deny it. We’ve all been there. While not really possible, at least…

A Modern Version of the Fly’s Eye Dome

In 1965, architect Buckminster Fuller designed and patented the Fly’s Eye Dome. At the time, the design was a prototype for low-cost portable housing of…

Expressive and Experimental Carbon Fiber Pavilion

Displayed at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles is an experimental carbon fiber pavilion entitled Textile Room. The designer, architectural practice, P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S, is…

Nano-Treated Fabric Leads to Cleaner Air

  Developed by HWKN (Marc Kushner and Matthias Hollwich) is an architectural experiment that pushes the boundaries of what architecture can do in an urban…

Sculptural Climate Interaction

Artist John Grade’s Capacitor is a kinetic sculptural installation that reacts to weather conditions on the roof of its home at John Michael Kohler Arts…

Fabric Structures Create Temporary Event Space

Three tensile fabric structures found a temporary home at the Serpentine Gallery’s outdoor Summer Party in London.  Designed by Zaha Hadid with Patrik Schumacher, the…

Eco-Friendly Enclosure in the Outdoors

The outdoors have never been so homey!  The Les Bivouacs de la Reine, also known as the Casa Bubble house, are stylish accommodations that offer…

Larger Than Life Brand Recognition in a POP-up Store

Pop up stores are gaining popularity and big name brands are taking part in the trend.  One such brand: Adidas.  At the 2011 Primavera music…