IIDA FUSION FASHION SHOW 2013

McNeely Conservatory inspired NewStudio Architecture's entry in the Fusion + Fashion fundraiser

NewStudio Architecture used a polymer-based drainage mat to create a dress for the IIDA Fusion + Fashion fundraiser

NewStudio Architecture staff collaborate on the entry for the IIDA Fusion + Fashion fundraiser

The NewStudio Architecture team begins work on the cape for the IIDA Fusion + Fashion fundraiser

NewStudio Architecture staff members create a polymer-mat dress for the IIDA Fusion + Fashion fundraiser

The clear cape designed by NewStudio Architecture for the IIDA Fusion + Fashion fundraiser

NewStudio Architecture's polyer-mat dress and cape ready for the fashion show

Judges listen to the description of the NewStudio Architecture polymer-mat ensemble

NewStudio Architecture staff and friends cheer for the polymer-mat dress at the IIDA Fusion + Fashion event

An ensembled inspired by the built environment, created by NewStudio Architeture for the IIDA Fusion + Fashion fundraiser

NewStudio Architecture staff members and friends cheer for the polmer-mat dress as it is modeled

NewStudio Architecture won the award for most unique material in the IIDA Fusion + Fashion fundraiser

In 2013, the Northland Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) hosted the Fusion + Fashion fundraiser, challenging participants to create a couture ensemble inspired by the built environment. NewStudio Architecture won the award for Most Unique Material. Out of 26 entries, only 6 won recognition. NewStudio's final design was inspired by the McNeely Conservatory in Saint Paul's Como Park and was constructed using a polymer-based drainage mat.