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Dress Code by Complex City Explores Creative Structural Cladding

There are countless ways to create compelling architectural pieces and Dress Code by Complex City demonstrates that one technique is to cover conventional construction with an intricate exterior.

Conceived by Olivier Brouillard, this institutional structure is a competition entry for the design of an elementary school in Switzerland. Embracing the idea of a skin that both protects and decorates the building, Dress Code by Complex City marks where fashion and architecture intersect.

Creative Cladding
Using intricate exteriors to cover conventional construction for compelling architectural pieces.
Fashion-architecture Integration
Exploring the intersection of fashion and architecture through building design.
Structural Innovation
Incorporating innovative techniques and materials to enhance the functionality and aesthetics of buildings.

Sectors Adopting This

Architecture
Using creative cladding techniques to create unique and visually appealing structures.
Fashion
Exploring new opportunities for fashion designers to contribute to architectural projects.
Construction
Incorporating structural innovation in construction to create more efficient and attractive buildings.
SCORE
3.1 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 33%
Activity 51%
Freshness 8%

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