Fluid Facades: Creating Movement in Architecture With Curtains


Hiro-En House / Matt Gibson Architecture + Design. Photo: © Shannon McGrath

Hiro-En House / Matt Gibson Architecture + Design. Photo: © Shannon McGrath

Curtains can provide a freer and more dynamic flow in architecture. These elements are usually intended to protect the interior from sunlight or create visual privacy, but they are also used as decoration or as room dividers. Since they are very movable and flexible, curtains are becoming a popular choice for architects and interior designers, creating layers between interior and exterior spaces that transform the environment through light and shade. Here, we have gathered some examples of projects that use curtains, particularly in the facades, showing how this solution can affect the overall impression of the design.

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