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Foster+Partners to Build World’s Tallest Tower

Read today’s standout stories redefining design at Parametric Architecture!

For today’s edition, we’ve got a bundle of interesting articles, insights, and trends just for you. Let’s take a look:

  • Set to be the world’s first tower to reach an unbelievable height of 2 kilometers, the Rise Tower in Saudi Arabia is poised to surpass the Burj Khalifa.

  • OMA’s Louis Vuitton Pavilion at Expo 2025 combines fashion and architecture in a truly unique way, definitely a must-see installation.

  • Forestry in the Forest by CHYBIK + KRISTOF is all about sustainability, with the Czech Republic’s largest wooden structure on the horizon.

  • Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright continues to be a masterpiece that blends the natural world with architecture in a way few buildings have ever achieved.

I am an architect. I’m interested in space and the way it feels.

Tadao Ando

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Foster and Partners’ Rise Tower in Saudi Arabia Set to be the World’s Tallest Tower Under Way

Recently, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) put out a call inviting bids to oversee the construction of the newly anticipated district ‘North Pole’ in Saudi Arabia. Upon completion, the district will feature the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Rise Tower.

OMA Designs Dual Installation for Louis Vuitton at the French Pavilion, World Expo 2025 Osaka

OMA has unveiled its latest collaboration with Louis Vuitton as part of the French Pavilion at the upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka-Kansai.

CHYBIK+KRISTOF Reveals New Images of Forestry in the Forest

The new Czech National Forestry HQ is set to become the largest wooden structure in the country. CHYBIK+KRISTOF (CH+K) has released new images of its pioneering ‘Forestry in the Forest’ project.

Park Arena Furth: A Landmark Timber Gridshell for the Landesgartenschau 2025

Set to debut at the Landesgartenschau 2025 in Furth im Wald, the Park Arena Furth is a visionary architectural and engineering feat that fuses innovative timber construction with cutting-edge digital fabrication.

Parametric Intelligence 2.0 - Studio Tim Fu

This 4-session workshop demonstrates how Studio Tim Fu uses AI and parametric design to transform architectural concepts into real-world designs. The workshop is scheduled for May 17,18 & 24, 25, 2025.

BIM & Rhino.Inside for Advanced Modular Design

This workshop focuses on creating detailed architectural designs using BIM, Rhino, Grasshopper, and AI for modular architecture and aggregation. The workshop is scheduled for April 26 & 27 - May 3 & 4, 2025.

A Masterpiece Integrating with Nature, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater House

Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Fallingwater House, one of the most celebrated examples of organic architecture, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized and protected for its timeless design and cultural significance.

Simplicity in Concrete: A look at 8 notable projects by Tadao Ando

Eight of Tadao Ando’s most notable projects showcase his minimalist approach to concrete, masterful use of natural light, and seamless integration with the surrounding landscape.

Top 10 Architectural Design Courses in 2025

Advanced tools like AI, parametric design, and 3D printing are reshaping the AEC industry. As leading firms embrace them, it's clear: mastering these technologies is essential to stay creative and relevant in the digital age.

From Concrete to Bio-plastics: The Material Revolution in 3D Printing

The emergence of 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, has heralded a paradigm shift in architectural fabrication, redefining the processes of conceptualizing and construction in the design industry.

Artefacts of Growth: Biomorphic Structures in Cinema 4D

This workshop teaches architects and designers to create organic, parametric designs and renderings using Cinema 4D and Corona Renderer. The workshop is scheduled for Jun 7 & 8, 2025.

Neural Architecture: AI-Powered Form-Building

This workshop focuses on using 3D generative AI to create architectural designs through hands-on exercises. The workshop is scheduled for April 19 & 20, 2025.

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