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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:
The Delmore by Zaha Hadid Architects brings ZHA’s signature fluidity to Melbourne, redefining luxury living with organic curves and dynamic forms.
Serie Architects’ Ambitious Monastery takes a fresh approach to sacred spaces, blending tradition with a contemporary architectural vision.
The Whitney Museum’s move to Gansevoort marks a new era for the institution, reimagining how art and the city interact in a bold, industrial-inspired space.
Ancient architecture and sustainability looks at how historical building techniques, from smart ventilation to natural materials, can still teach us a thing or two about designing for the future.
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The Delmore, A Sculptural Oceanfront condominium by Zaha Hadid Architects
The luxury oceanfront condominium is a perfectly sculpted contemporary condo in Miami. It is one of the upcoming marvels designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, founded by the late Pritzker Prize winner Zaha Hadid.
The Ambitious Monastery by Serie Architects
Serie Architects has created an Indian monastery that reflects a timeless and memorable hall throughout the religious structure. The Raj Sabhagruh, wrapped in hand-sculpted bricks, is the complex dedicated to Jainism in Dharampur (India).
Generative Architecture with AI (SD+FLUX)Learn how to refine AI workflows and explore cutting-edge Generative AI applications being developed at MVRDV, one of the top innovative architectural firms. The workshop is scheduled for March 29 – 30, 2025. | Fusing Realities: AI-Driven Architectural NarrativesLeveraging state-of-the-art AI tools, this workshop will teach participants how to transform traditional 3D models into dynamic visual and interactive narratives. The workshop is scheduled for February 22 & 23, 2025. |
Case study of Renzo Piano Designed Whitney Museum of American Art
The Whitney Museum of American Art on Gansevoort Street, which opened in 2015, fulfilling the growing needs of Whitney, was designed by Renzo Piano.
Ancient Architecture – A Treasure Trove of Lessons on Sustainability
There are many lessons that we can learn from our ancestors and that applies to the architecture and design profession too. Ancient architecture teaches us resourcefulness, timelessness, resilience, creativity, and adaptability – all characteristics that make a good sustainable design.
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10 Iconic Works by Perkins&Will
Perkins&Will, founded in 1935 by Lawrence Perkins and Philip Will, is a global architecture and design firm that believes design has the power to transform lives and improve communities.
Ferrofluid in Architecture: Fabrication, Advantages and Challenges
An innovative development in architecture, ferrofluids are made up of a suspension of ferromagnetic nanoparticles in a carrier fluid controllable by magnetic fields. The article explores the application of ferrofluid and the challenges and issues that still need to be resolved.
Barcelona City Guide: 25 Places You Must See
Whether it’s a historical journey, an architectural experience blending old and new, delicious cuisine, a mild climate, warm seas, illuminated streets, dancing people, and much more, you can experience it all in this city.
10 Impressive Works by Renzo Piano
Renzo Piano is an Italian-born Architect who is a laureate of the prestigious Pritzker Award (1998). Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) was established by the renowned architect Renzo Piano in 1981.
Parametric Explorations of Suggestive DesignThis workshop covers parametric design in Grasshopper 3D, focusing on techniques like graph mapping and loop design to create dynamic geometries. The workshop is scheduled for March 8 & 9, 2025. | 3D-Printing Concrete: Sketch to real-scale prototypeIn this workshop, participants will learn how to approach the 3D printing process from the actual design to the final print. The result of the workshop will be a segment of the load-bearing facade with data ready for 3D printing. The workshop is scheduled for March 1 & 2, 2025. |