Exploring Tension and Reinforcement: A Collaboration in Morphology
This project investigates the dynamic relationship between flexible fabric and rigid reinforcements, exploring how controlled constraints can generate complex three-dimensional forms. By applying plastic reinforcements to stretched textiles, we examined how tension and deformation transform flat surfaces into sculptural, self-supporting shapes.
Using Grasshopper, we developed simulations to anticipate how the fabric would behave under stress and constraint. This allowed us to predict and design specific forms, balancing control and organic expression. The project not only revealed the powerful potential of material interaction but also sparked a transformative journey: my collaborator later became a shoe designer, finding his creative spark through this exploration.
This process was a study of controlled deformation, material relationships, and the harmony between structure and fluidity. It redefined the potential of simple materials, turning them into dynamic, form-giving systems.