The ‘Tapestry Design Prize for Architects’ is an annual competition run by Australian Tapestry Workshop in partnership with Architecture Media, the Tapestry Foundation of Australia and the National Gallery of Australia.
Tapestry has a long history. Along with being revered as works of art, tapestry can also be used to modify thermal conditions as well as providing acoustic treatment within architectural spaces.
Decibel Architecture created two unique proposals, each of which draws creative inspiration from the rich culture and history of Canberra. Our approach to the design of the tapestry earmarked for Canberra’s NGA, was  to speculate on the peculiar scales of the city (Canberra), the building (NGA), and the wall (Level 1) and the way these concepts have been made manifest through lines.

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Taihu Bay Resort

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Scenic Botanica

Tapestry Design Prize for Architects