The crochet pavilion’s goal is to demonstrate how traditional textile techniques can merge with parametric design tools to create immersive spatial experiences. This study between the purely parametric and the purely traditional allows a pause for reflection on the emotional resonance of handmade items among a world of rapid technological advancement.
The textile of this structure is composed of worsted-weight synthetic acrylic yarn. Its geometry is generated through parametric modeling, then physically realized using double crochet stitches, forming structurally interlocking panels. These panels are then joined by hand using whip stitching, a sewing technique that allows for a strong yet discreet bond. The structural frame consists of a modular, lightweight support rods – chosen for their tensile capabilities and ease of transport and assembly. Together, the flexible membrane and the lightweight frame after a system that is both materially expressive and structurally adaptive.
The Organizing Committee of the IASS 2025 Mexico City Symposium expresses its sincere gratitude to all participants, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and institutions who made this event possible.
The success of the IASS 2025 Mexico City Symposium has been the result of the collective effort, enthusiasm, and commitment of professional teams—both administrative and technical—and of a truly engaged academic community devoted to advancing the field of shell and spatial structures. Your presence, ideas, and collaboration have transformed this symposium into an unforgettable experience of exchange, learning, and friendship.
Thank you for sharing these inspiring days with us in Mexico City. We hope that the memories, knowledge, and connections built here will continue to strengthen our community in the years to come.
Welcome to Mexico City. Welcome to IASS 2025.
¡Mi casa es tu casa!
Organizing Committee of the IASS 2025 Mexico City Symposium
