The membrane project builds on our earlier hanging model, reworking circular frames, rods, and fabric so that tension drives form. Instead of external forces, an internal modular “skeleton” pushes outward, shaping the membrane.

Form is controlled through variables including the diameter, angle (30°, 45°, 60°), and spacing of 3D-printed rings along a measured rod, producing distinct membrane “skins.” Iterations showed that maximum tension yields the clearest and most defined forms, while later configurations introduced triangulated, truss-like structures.

Overall, the project reframes tension as an internal process, generating spatial conditions that range from enclosed to more open, yet still defined.