‘As the human race is propelled increasingly into an artificial environment, we are becoming more of an indoor species, along with all the consequent psychological and physiological effects.’  - Frank H. Mahke.

In her current project Archi-Textures Louisa explores the link between architectural surfaces and knitted textures recreating architectural forms into tangible objects through the medium of textiles.

Through carefully crafting knitted textiles they can have a role within interior architecture. Knitted textiles are often under-represented within interior textiles however they have a lot to offer. The materiality of knit can provide acoustic benefits. By absorbing sound they help to reduce noise within our surroundings. Durable, structured knitted textiles can be deployed within interior architecture to enhance the use and experience of indoor spaces.

This project demonstrates how knitted fabrics could be applied to our surroundings as textile structures in an interiors context improving acoustics and creating tactile environments to enhance the use and experience of indoor spaces.

Supported by The COATS Foundation Trust & The Textiles Society Student Bursary.