In his work "The Four Elements of Architecture," Semper argued that architecture didn't begin with permanent structures, but with textiles. He described how early humans first gathered around the ...

Textiles served as humanity's first architectural elements, predating ancient construction ... would go on to shape the entire history of architecture, from prehistoric settlements to modern ...

Across scales and methods of application, research into the use of textile-based elements in architecture has increased over the last 15 years as professional and university teams in Europe and ...

Related: Canada library reflects elements of parks and shopping malls “Textile architecture is an underutilized architectural innovation in Canada, and it still isn’t taught in schools despite ...

artists and architects are invited to mine and interpret the museum’s extensive permanent collection. “Textiles, which are a vital element of the visual language of West Africa, embody this ...