^{Project Type: Historic pavilion / restoration and textile concept
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Architecture: Nik Biedermann Architect, Zurich
Client: University of Zurich / Canton of Zurich Building Department}

Project Overview
The Stockargut Garden Pavilion in the city of Zurich was built in 1740 by Johannes Escher Gossweiler and is the only surviving example of a baroque garden pavilion in Switzerland. Today, the building forms part of the University of Zurich and serves representative purposes. As part of the restoration of this cultural heritage site, Annette Douglas was commissioned by the Zurich Building Department together with Nik Biedermann Architects to develop the textile concept and design.

Research and Design
For the development of the textile concept, Annette Douglas conducted extensive research at the Textile Archive in St. Gallen, studying baroque design principles, weaving techniques and historical colour palettes. Based on this research, a contemporary reinterpretation of historical textiles was created, respecting the character of the pavilion while translating it into a present-day context.

Textile Implementation
The fabrics were produced using Jacquard weaving, a punched-card technique invented in 1805 by Joseph Marie Jacquard. The textiles are mounted along the walls, integrating both functional and spatial roles by covering cabinet doors and window surfaces while structuring the interior composition.

Architectural Impact
The project demonstrates how textile design can sensitively complement historic architecture by combining historical research, craftsmanship and contemporary interpretation into a cohesive spatial experience.