Anneke Maarhuis
Softened Edges
Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Maniapoto
This image showcases the rug’s final design for the three zones it runs through: The Threshold, The Comfort, and The Gardening.
For The Threshold zone, I’ve prioritized water resistance and durability, to ensure the rug can transition without being affected by weather.
As the rug integrates into the home, it transforms into a soft, inviting feature that encourages interaction and engagement.
This final perspective showcases nature reclaiming the rug, inviting residents to engage with the outdoor environment and embrace gardening as a natural process.
Bachelor of Design with Honours
Spatial Design
In urban spaces, our relationship to natural environments can be limited. We experience green space in pockets within the city, through trees and foliage lining the streets. A boundary between us and the natural environment is formed through the separation of interior and exterior spaces. 'Softened Edges' considers how textiles can be used to strengthen the relationship between architecture and landscape, proposing a continuous rug that seamlessly transitions between outdoors and indoors.
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