# Floating Cloth Constructions The Do Ho Suh Fabric Residences are Suspend Structures By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-10-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do-ho-suh-fabric-residences References: [architizer](http://www.architizer.com/en_us/blog/dyn/53407/welcome-to-the-cloth-house-do-ho-suhs-fabric-residences/) The colorful homes in the Do Ho Suh Fabric Residences installation piece are quite surreal. The [light-as-air structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape) are made out of sheer-colored cloth and are suspended from the ceiling, giving them the appearance of floating. The artist Do Ho Suh recreated some of his [previous living accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees) ranging from his Manhattan apartment building to the unit he shared with his family. By using [sheer gauzy materials draped](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible) over metal rods that give shape and structure to these installations, the artist demonstrates his interpretation of what a home is and the temporary nature of those homes. The result is a delicate and detailed rendition of different types of buildings that have a dream-like quality to them. Explore your definition of home with the Do Ho Suh Fabric Residences installation artwork. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Floating Structures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new applications for lightweight, suspended cloth constructions in architectural and interior design. - **Temporary Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the concept of portable, adaptable living spaces using sheer materials draped over metal rods. - **Dream-like Installations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive environments by incorporating surreal, ethereal elements into art and design installations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate lightweight fabric structures into building designs to create unique and visually stunning architectural works. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of suspended cloth constructions as a way to create flexible and customizable interior spaces. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of traditional art installations by incorporating floating cloth structures to create immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Hanging Portal-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-installation.md) - [White Fabric-Style Facade Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyori.md) - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Water Tower-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-brand-herms.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md)