TEXTILES KNOTTED AND STITCHED

Presenting as a varied visual array, these new tactile textiles are united by precision, texture, detailing, and craftsmanship.

cc-tapis

Telegram by Formafantasma cc-tapis.com ↗

Kasthall

Tegel by David Chipperfield kasthall.com ↗

Liberty Fabrics

FuturLiberty Interiors libertyfabric.com ↗ nanimarquina Haze by Begüm Cânâ Özgür nanimarquina.com ↗

Moroso Forest Wandering moroso.it ↗

Kvadrat Alle, Sone and Tero Outdoor by Ronan Bouroullec kvadrat.dk ↗

Our annual survey checks in with leading architects and designers across North America to see which materials they’re specifying and why. Influenced by numerous factors, including geographic location, budget, and aesthetic preference, the results yield a snapshot of the moment’s design sensibilities. This year, metal has taken center stage. In various forms—mesh, chain, oxidized, and polished—the material is lauded for its versatility, malleability, and contemporary sophistication. Revisiting the classics for moments of reinvention continues to trend, with MDF (medium-density fiberboard) making a somewhat surprising appearance. Often obscured behind more desirable finishes, the product is having its day in the sun thanks to modern technology. The newcomer in the lineup is timber terrazzo, which offers a sustainable twist on a trendy surface. Throughout, the value in the exercise is not in the materials themselves, but in how talented designers put them to creative use.

By Sophie Aliece Hollis