KXIV jordan XI shoes thai architecture
jordan XI shoes reimagined by KXIV with details of thai architecture
all images courtesy of KXIV

 

 

 

with a background in architecture, KXIV has reimagined a pair of ‘jordan XI’s’ based on the white temple and black house of chiang mai, thailand. the associated skills from the creative discipline have allowed the designer to turn the patterning, logos, and text into CAD linework. afterwards, the vectors were lasercut over the course of 16 hours. the final product is a luxury sneaker comprised of black python, buffalo, and metallic cowhide on the upper, pull tab, and heel counter. these components are accented by a mixture of pig and lamb for the gold lining of the toe box while the transparency of the sole and its details have been preserved.

KXIV jordan XI shoes thai architecture
the details represent the white temple and black house of chiang mai, thailand

KXIV jordan XI shoes thai architecture
side view the sneaker

KXIV jordan XI shoes thai architecture
each of the patterns, logos, and linework were lasercut

KXIV jordan XI shoes thai architecture
the vectors were lasercut over the course of 16 hours

KXIV jordan XI shoes thai architecture
accents are provided by a mixture of pig and lamb for the lining

KXIV jordan XI shoes thai architecture
the sneaker consists of black python, buffalo, and metallic cowhide

KXIV jordan XI shoes thai architecture
the jordans in the shop

KXIV jordan XI shoes thai architecture
the tools of the trade

KXIV jordan XI shoes thai architecture
closeup of KXIV’s sewing machine

KXIV jordan XI shoes thai architecture
a few fabrics and leathers over years of material sourcing 

KXIV jordan XI shoes thai architecture
several yellow shoe lasts

 

 

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