textures

Ferrocement has been used widely in architectural purposes. Products thus made were not for direct human interaction. Whereas a piece of furniture is a more human scale object. Its more intimate in nature in the sense that it comes in contact of human body on a regular basis and the body is bound to respond to it. A few millimetres change can also be felt and appreciated. A small difference in the tilt of the back of the chair is enough to give a stiff back and inappropriate height of table will surely give you discomfort at the end of the day.

Therefore it is essential to keep in mind how you want the body and mind interpret and react to it. A silk upholstery invites your touch while a coir mat repels you. But each serves its purpose. We can decide whether the material feels pleasant or unpleasant to evoke certain reactions and behaviour from people.

Therefore I want to explore textures and finishes in cement to make the product more appealing to human senses. A good texture might invite you to touch it, sit on it and maybe stay a bit longer.

After all these are just assumptions and I might be expecting too much out of a simple object but still its worth a try.