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