Textile Installation - University Project 2016

Textile Installation - University Project 2016

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This textile intervention explored urban themes of the public vs private realm and architectural elasticity through textile-like materials and applications. The back of the architecture building faces Carleton's university entrance. The installation highlighted a campus entrance where a bridge joins the architecture and engineering faculties. The material choices attempted to create an intimate and relaxing space contrasting the hostile perceived environment.

Concept Evolution

See the original documentation at: https://makingspaceandplace.wordpress.com/portfolio/defining-place/

The exploration of an urban movement called 'Yarn Bombing' inspired this installation. Yarn bombing aims to bring life, warmth, and a sense of community to a hostile urban environment. The exploration involved a series of conceptual explorations that embodied the ideas and philosophies of the movement. At the time, our studio group created a blog to post our findings and milestones.

This textile installation was my first studio project in architecture school. It carries a story of curiosity, intrigue, fear, discovery, disruption, care, balance, and sound. I had moved from Toronto, where my family lived, to Ottawa, where I didn't know anyone. I had embarked on a University experience away from home. I drove into this unknown geographic, professional and social place and found the most incredible people and place. I lived at Carleton's University Campus and am so grateful for that glimpse of time, space and people. I am very fond of that the first year, and that's why I am so fond of this project. Would I do it again? Yes.