Soft Grid is a textile installation by fibre artist Shao-Chi Lin, inspired by her time as an artist-in-residence at Le Germain Hotel Toronto. Developed during her stay at the hotel, Lin draws inspiration from the lobby’s changing light, the steady flow of guests and the grid of the surrounding Entertainment District neighbourhood. Installed in the hotel’s lobby, the work translates these observations into a soft, measured rhythm. Rooted in Lin’s research into rhythm and iterative pattern, Soft Grid bridges traditional craft and contemporary technique to create a meditative pause in the heart of the city. Aligned with Le Germain’s values of refined, unpretentious hospitality and design-led spaces that feel welcoming, the installation invites guests to slow down, take notice and feel a sense of belonging.