Architecture That Uses Meshes and Nets for Escape, Play and Rest


Courtesy of Numen / For Use

Courtesy of Numen / For Use

Architects use meshes and nets as a way to brighten up homes, hostels, and even office spaces. Functioning as a hammock, mesh establish a connection between floor levels. This playful feature often creates unexpected places for leisure, escape, and rest. Below, we’ve selected 17 projects that feature nets and meshes.

OB Kindergarten and Nursery / HIBINOSEKKEI + Youji no Shiro


© Studio Bauhaus, Ryuji Inoue

© Studio Bauhaus, Ryuji Inoue

Jerry House / onion + Arisara Chaktranon & Siriyot Chaiamnuay


© Wison Tungthunya

© Wison Tungthunya

The Green Studio / Fraher Architects


© Jack Hobhouse

© Jack Hobhouse

Sleep and Play / Ruetemple


Courtesy of Ruetemple

Courtesy of Ruetemple

KLOEM Hostel / IF (Integrated Field)


© PanoramicStudio

© PanoramicStudio

Devani Home / RNDSQR


© Jamie Anholt

© Jamie Anholt

Saigon House / a21studio


© Quang Tran

© Quang Tran

Townhouse B14 / XTH-berlin


© Anja Büchner

© Anja Büchner

Public Art Installations from Numen / For Use Design Collective


Courtesy of Numen / For Use

Courtesy of Numen / For Use

Tower House / Austin Maynard Architects


©  Peter Bennetts

© Peter Bennetts

House in Sukumo / Container Design


©  Eiji Tomita

© Eiji Tomita

Brazil Pavilion – Milan Expo 2015 / Studio Arthur Casas + Atelier Marko Brajovic


© Filippo Poli

© Filippo Poli

Uniplaces Headquarters / Paralelo Zero


© Francisco Nogueira

© Francisco Nogueira

Yamashina House / ALTS Design Office


© Fuji-Shokai / Masahiko Nishida

© Fuji-Shokai / Masahiko Nishida

Woods of Net / Tezuka Architects


© Abel Erazo

© Abel Erazo

Apartment in Poznan / Cuns Studio


© Hanna Długosz

© Hanna Długosz

Baan Moom / Integrated Field


© Wison Tungthunya & IF

© Wison Tungthunya & IF