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Our team was interested in blending the disciplines of architecture and fashion through the development of multi-purpose design objects. We decided to apply ideas of duality and multi-functionality to traditional apparel and accessories so they can be used while kept in storage. Garments amalgamate around a vanity set to assist in getting ready and augment the function of the vanity itself. The vanity consists of a surface and seat designed to store the items in such a way that they create a comfortable position for applying makeup, doing hair, etc. When the user is finished with these items, she removes them from the vanity and wears them as garments and accessories—provocatively transforming architecture into fashion and vice versa. We used Corian solid surface material to fabricate the main structure of the table, and we designed acrylic sheets to ‘drape’ over the Corian elements in order to provide comfortable seating and working surfaces. Acrylic was formed by hand with a heat gun to create the look of a naturally falling garment. We chose Ultrasuede as the foundation fabric for the garments and accented it with organza and a reflective window film. These designs feature extremely tailored silhouettes complemented by large, voluminous pieces that serve a dual purpose during storage. In the end, this project successfully transforms—and creatively fuses—the design disciplines of fashion and architecture. |
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2016-03-15
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Faculty Mentor
Mrs. Betsy Carr Mr. Jon Yoder
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Our team was interested in blending the disciplines of architecture and fashion through the development of multi-purpose design objects. We decided to apply ideas of duality and multi-functionality to traditional apparel and accessories so they can be used while kept in storage. Garments amalgamate around a vanity set to assist in getting ready and augment the function of the vanity itself. The vanity consists of a surface and seat designed to store the items in such a way that they create a comfortable position for applying makeup, doing hair, etc. When the user is finished with these items, she removes them from the vanity and wears them as garments and accessories—provocatively transforming architecture into fashion and vice versa. |
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Permalink | https://oaks.kent.edu/ugresearch/2016/2016all/114 |
FUSION: Fashion + Architecture Transient
Hopper, G., Petruso, A., & Hazelet, P. (2016). FUSION: Fashion + Architecture Transient (1–). https://oaks.kent.edu/node/5267
Hopper, Gerald, Alex Petruso, and Paul Hazelet. 2016. “FUSION: Fashion + Architecture Transient”. https://oaks.kent.edu/node/5267.
Hopper, Gerald, et al. FUSION: Fashion + Architecture Transient. 15 Mar. 2016, https://oaks.kent.edu/node/5267.
We would also like to have the table we made as part of the project, along with four models. If there is not enough space for that we could only have one or two. Also a couple boards showing our project and the process.