Hooks & Loops: The Hyperstitch

Examining the potential of ‘weak’ structures to flexibly perform in volatile environments.

Program

Elena Adams, Sophia Alagoa, Candace Chang, Lucius Hu, Rida Khan, Ava Liu, Riley Lowe, Emily Sardo, Adam Vernon

Fabrication

Architecture, 2025

Gisela Baurmann

Lucius Hu

Hooks & Loops: The Hyperstitch investigates crochet as a design method beyond its traditional domestic roots. This research focuses on exploring the craft’s unique topological qualities and ductility, using design experimentation and fabrication techniques. By examining the potential of ‘weak’ structures to flex and perform flexibly in volatile environments, the project challenges conventional notions of strength and stability. It tests material and scale shifts in production to apply crochet stitching at architectural dimensions. This approach reveals new possibilities for adaptable, resilient structures that respond dynamically to changing conditions. The research (recently featured in Arcade Magazine) opens a dialogue between craft, material science, and architecture, suggesting that traditionally delicate techniques can inform innovative design solutions for volatile environments.

Lead Research

Computational Model & Rendering