FABRIC[ated]

Fabric innovation and material responsibility in architecture

 
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FABRIC[ated] examines fabric as a catalyst for innovation, reflection, change and transformation in architecture. This book explores the ways in which research and development of fabric can, and historically has, influenced and revolutionized architecture, teaching and design. Responsive, flexible, impermanent, fluid and adaptive—fabric interacts with, and influences architecture, offering innovative solutions and increased material responsibility. In the beginning section of the book, foundation and theory chapters establish clear precedent and futures for fabric’s position in architectural discourse. The case study section examines 14 international projects through three different threads: Veiling, Compression and Tension. Case studies include a diverse range of projects from the Block Research Group's HiLo unit at Nest and CAST’s fabric formed concrete projects to a discussion of the impact of fabric on SO-IL and Kennedy Violich Architect’s professional work. Each chapter demonstrates new and fresh methods for addressing sustainability and social justice through the use of fabric in architecture. Through the work of the many authors of this book, we see fabric as drape, skin, veil, mold, concept and inspiration. Fabric, in its broadest definition, is an important and innovative material in the development of socially conscious architecture.

Tolya Stonorov is a registered architect, an Associate Professor of Architecture and Associate Director of Norwich University’s School of Architecture + Art. Stonorov has practiced design-build since 2006, when she co-founded her design-build collaborative firm, Stonorov Workshop Architects. She has received multiple awards for excellence for her professional and academic work and gives lectures and participates in symposium panels nationally and internationally. Stonorov's latest book, The Design-Build Studio: Crafting Meaningful Work in Architecture Education, was published in 2017 by Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.

FABRIC[ATED] book jacket

Edited by: Tolya Stonorov

With essays by: Aura Luz Melis Christopher Bardt Jane Scott Timo Carl Eleanor D’Aponte Emily Baker Erin Moore Emily Vogler Abeer Seikaly Florian Idenburg Johanna Beuscher and Claudia Lüling Tom Van Mele, Juney Lee and Philippe Block Mark West Joseph Sarafian and Ron Culver Antje Steinmuller Judith Kinnard, Irene Keil and Nick Jenisch Thomas Randall-Page Juan Frano Violich