"Soft Systems" Chicago Architecture Biennial 2025

This installation features oversized soft drapes made from faux fur, industrial netting, and padded materials. Positioned along a key circulation path, the curtains transform the space into an immersive environment that invites visitors to slow down and engage their senses.

The work explores how materials designed for comfort and protection shape both physical space and emotional experience. By turning everyday textiles into large-scale architectural elements, the project highlights the cultural and social meanings embedded in the surfaces around us. Framed as a “partial reconstruction” from the Era of Softness - a time marked by over-comfort and abundance - the installation encourages reflection on material culture, memory, and how fashion and architecture influence the way we experience space.