Threading the Needle: Architecture of Care explores how architecture can be a tool to improve lives.
It tells the story of Anandaloy, a therapy centre for people with disabilities and home to Dipdii Textiles studio, designed by German architect Anna Heringer and built in the village of Rudrapur, Bangladesh, in 2018 to 2020. The story is told through a series of textile hangings made by the skilled local women of Dipdii Textiles. Their exquisite embroideries bring to life plans and elevations of the building alongside portraits of some of the children who use the centre.
The project exemplifies how architecture is more than just a building, it can become a catalyst for local development, learning new skills, sustaining craft traditions and supporting inclusive communities.
The display panels are available through British Sign Language-translated videos. Look out for the QR code in the gallery to scan with your smartphone for access.
The project is presented by the V&A + RIBA Architecture Partnership in collaboration with Anna Heringer and Dipdii Textiles with display structure responsibly produced by London-based maker collective Bloqs Create.
Related upcoming events
If you would like to get involved, please join us at the V&A for a talk with architect Anna Heringer on 13 June, 3.30pm, followed by a Stitching Time workshop with RIBA Learning.
More information and on this, further Stitching Time workshop dates, and how to register for a workshop is coming soon. Please check back later for updates.
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