Jenny Sabin installs light-absorbing knitted textile pavilion at cooper hewitt.

the installation’s architectural framework is inspired by both nature and mathematics, and is built from an assemblage of mediums: digitally knitted 3D elements, solar active and drake yarns, twill tape and aluminum tubing. the temporary pavilion employs both photoluminescent and light activated yarns that absorb, collect, and deliver luminance. from a practical standpoint, this portable and super-lightweight structure could be used outdoors to consume rays from the sun during the day, before releasing them at night.

📸 by brooklynarchitect

Please Follow us 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

Parametric Architecture

Parametric Architecture

Written by

PA is an art, architecture, and design magazine focusing on parametric, computational, and digital design. We believe that the world around us is parametric.

Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage - with no ads in sight. Watch
Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore
Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade