©Ämr Ezzeldinn

Code-structed Skins explores the intersection between architecture and fashion through computational design methodologies. This research project applies architectural parametric techniques to fashion design, creating garments that challenge traditional fabrication processes.

The project started by designing the main detail, by studying fundamental origami principles through systematically testing various folding logics and their material behaviors. Through iterative prototyping, a specific folding pattern emerged that created sturdiness and depth: a small star superimposed on a larger star.

Using Grasshopper parametric modeling software, a custom algorithm was developed to control the transformation of components from flat to three-dimensional forms with precise control over curvature. After material experimentation with felt and leather, these digitally-designed elements were lasercutted in stiffened cotton and folded and glued to create the curved prototype. This prototype was then draped on a mannequin to find the most suitable application on the human body, resulting in a asymmetrical piece of garment where the folding technique itself creates the curvature from flat material.

Exhibited at Milan Design Week Fuorisalone 2016, Design Week Turkey 2017

Collaboration Hila Yemin, Zaha Hadid Architects (Stefano Paiocchi and Arian Hakimi), and professor Alessandro Turci (Academia di Belle Arte di Brera, School of Fashion Design Milan)

Organisation SBODIO32 (Ämr Ezzeldinn, Davide Gamberini, and Yagiz Atli) 

Special thanks to Shingo Meguro and Andrea Zava

©Iris van der Wal and Hila Yemin