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Tradition and technology come together for a lace-inspired installation in Bruges

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Titled 'Common Thread,' an installation by New York-based architecture studio SO – IL uses a woven fabric to create what the team calls an 'intricate spatial experience in a wave-like tunnel.' - Iwan Baan
Set within a passageway that connects a secluded courtyard of a 19th-century monastery with the wider city, Common Thread invites visitors to Bruges on a journey inspired by its lace-making legacy. - Iwan Baan
Completed as part of the 2024 Bruges Triennial in Belgium, the installation utilizes woven fabric to sculpt a mesmerizing tunnel, reminiscent of gentle waves. - Iwan Baan

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Design
SO – IL
Production
SO – IL, TU Delft
Client
Bruges Triennial

Titled 'Common Thread,' an installation by New York-based architecture studio SO – IL uses a woven fabric to create what the team calls an 'intricate spatial experience in a wave-like tunnel.'

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