Mikael Stenstr News Today

From textiles and glass bricks to metallic meshes, plastics, and even marble, translucent materials redefine architectural aesthetics.

Whether made from natural or synthetic fibers, textiles have played a part in architectural design since time immemorial; however, it wasnt until the era of industrialization and advancements in technology that high-quality textiles could be made and utilized en masse. Most often, they have been used to enclose temporary structures like medical tents and emergency housing thanks to their mobility and ease of assembly. The use of cloth in architecture offers an array of advantages, especially ...