XENIA

November 2018

Xenia is an explorative piece examining the relationship of fashion and architecture by assessing the role of play in both industries. Xenia works to address the concept of play in both textiles and architecture. Many architects gladly chose to dabble in the human scale of furniture, while some fashion designers choose to craft entire lines and shows around iconic pieces of furniture.

Inspired by creatures of the deep and their soft, soothing movements, Xenia combines the world of fashion and architecture into a whimsical plush pouf. Using a simple voronoi sequence, each arm has a unique shape, allowing a variant in thickness. The voronoi bases are then extruded to various heights between six inches and two feet. These extrusions create the arms of Xenia. Each arm is made from a lightweight orange or pink jersey, similar to a t-shirt material. The arms are then lined with medium weight fiber batting and stuffed with locally sourced shredded memory foam.

The result is a plethora of welcoming arms, encouraging every passerby to take a moment and a dive straight to the heart of Xenia. The arms a pliable and allow the user to adjust and reposition for ultimate comfort.