The greatest minds in architecture can transform a project into something special by embracing its limitations and using them to pursue unconventional aesthetic solutions. Experimenting with fabric is an increasingly popular way of blending a building’s exterior with its environment. Whether its a facade, pavilion, or some sort of temporary structure, the tensile material is a way for architects to have fun with their creations. Below are a few examples of this.

 

Pavilion and Workshops for Nature Concert Hall in Sigulda, Latvia

(DJA) (DJA)

The Orangery in Holte, Denmark

(Lenschow & Pihlmann and Mikael Stenström) (Lenschow & Pihlmann and Mikael Stenström)

 

Marc Jacobs Aoyama Flagship Building in Tokyo, Japan

(Jaklitsch/Gardner Architects) (Jaklitsch/Gardner Architects)

 

F40 Office in Berlin, Germany

(Petersen Architekten) (Petersen Architekten)