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Weave / Weld

An exploration of ultrasonic welding as a visible design tool for creating tactile 3D structures from woven recycled PET.

A+N Weave / Weld sample — © A+N Studio

A+N and EE Exclusives explore what happens when woven recycled PET is welded instead of sewn, turning connections into tactile patterns, folds and three-dimensional structures.

Weave / Weld exhibition

Weave / Weld is a material playground of experiments, from tiny weld points to large-scale structures. Weave / Weld makes the connection itself part of the design. A process wall of sketches, tests and samples leads to a series of hanging works, revealing how welding patterns, folds and layers can generate volume, relief and new spatial textures.

Beyond the scale of the object, Weave / Weld explores how these material samples could find applications in architecture and the built environment. By introducing softness, tactility and variation into otherwise flat structures, Weave / Weld investigates how materials can help soften, enrich and humanise the spaces we inhabit. The work proposes new ways of thinking about surfaces, partitions, façades and spatial elements. Not only as functional components, but as active contributors to atmosphere, experience and wellbeing.

About A+N Studio

A+N Studio, founded by Alissa van Asseldonk and Nienke Bongers, is a material-driven studio creating wellbeing-focused objects and installations. Blending research, materials, and sensory experience, they design interior products, from soft touchable walls to breathing lights, informed by Environmental Enrichment, Attention Restoration Theory, and Biophilic Design. Working for hospitality, retail, healthcare, and public spaces, they craft experiences fostering restoration and mindfulness.

A+N Weave / Weld sample — © A+N Studio

A+N Weave / Weld sample — © A+N Studio

A+N Weave / Weld process — © A+N Studio

A+N Weave / Weld sample — © A+N Studio

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