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Maddison Seidman NYC
Frisson Knits
Juem.
Caitlin Snell
poster for PIANOLA group exhibition
test shoot #2 for SUPER MGMT
chills shoot w/nico
fountain event @ Michael Lett Art Gallery
more pictures with Moss
test shoot for SUPER MGMT
chills shoot w/oliver
design6 images
zine - Tāmaki Makaurau 1970 blue
project requiem
work assortment 2022
art board

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Design 6: Architectural Project on Samoan Architecture & Culture

this is a selection of my favourite outputs from the paper

Handmade Paper (Nontraditional) Siapo/Tapa Cloth:
Conceived to shape form within my project, this nontraditional handmade paper Siapo/Tapa cloth was then resin-cast to maintain its structure.



Modular Seating:
The chair legs draw inspiration from traditional Samoan headrests. The legs and angle of the seat form a modular system designed for occupants to sit inward, mirroring the seating arrangement in fales. The seats are oriented inward, and individual seat corners also face towards a common center.

An orchid silhouette detail is placed throughout as a nod to Samoa's having "The largest family of flowering plants in Samoa is the orchid family (Orchidaceae)."

Wall Vase:
Additionally, wall vases were crafted for the site. The shape is derived from the rolling up of Siapo/Tapa cloth and then cast in place.