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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:

  • Advancing 3D printing is transforming cinema, allowing faster, cost-effective creation of complex props and boosting filmmakers' creative freedom.

  • Dubai has set a new record with the world’s largest 3D-printed structure, a 13.75 cubic meter design at MYATA Platinum Restaurant, recognized by Guinness World Records.

  • The Women’s Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, presented by Cartier, continues its focus on gender equality and empowerment, showcasing immersive exhibits and sustainable design.

  • A quiet revolution in sustainable architecture is emerging, with bamboo houses challenging conventional design practices and offering eco-friendly solutions to humanity’s crisis.

The beauty of architecture is that it can hold the promise of something greater, something beyond just function.

Richard Meier

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Volonaut Airbike Flying Motorcycle Debuts with 200 km/h Top Speed

Imagine riding a motorbike that doesn’t just roar down the road but lifts off, hovers above the ground, and cuts through the air like a scene out of Star Wars. That’s exactly the experience promised by the Volonaut Airbike.

10 Famous Movie Props Made With 3D Printing

Advancing 3D printing technology has changed the game for cinema, making it easier and faster to create complex props like costumes and weapons, giving filmmakers more creative freedom while cutting down on both time and costs.

World’s Largest 3D Printed Structure by Proto21 & MYATA Set Guinness World Record

Dubai has unveiled the world’s largest 3D-printed structure, spanning 13.75 cubic meters, at MYATA Platinum Restaurant.

Women’s Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka: A Global Tribute to Empowerment and Equality

The Women’s Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, presented by Cartier in collaboration with Expo 2025, continues its mission from Expo 2020 Dubai, focusing on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

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.

Blueprints in Motion: From Maya to Unreal Engine

This workshop teaches participants how to create interactive, real-time parametric design systems using Maya, Grasshopper, and Unreal Engine. The workshop is scheduled for Jun 21 & 22, 2025.

10 Bamboo Houses That Redefine Eco Design

These 10 bamboo houses represent a shift in design philosophy, showcasing how materials traditionally seen as humble can transform sustainability into a powerful and beautiful force in architecture.

Advanced Manufacturing/Materials in Architecture & Design Workshop

The Inaugural Advanced Manufacturing/Materials in Architecture & Design Workshop, hosted by Space/Craft, CEMEX, and Thornton Tomasett is designed to foster innovation in architecture and design by leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques and cutting-edge building materials.

Mukesh Ambani’s Antilia: What the towering structure says about Mumbai

Mukesh Ambani’s Antilia, a towering and enigmatic symbol of wealth in South Mumbai, captivates the public imagination much like its mythical namesake, reflecting the city's complex relationship with luxury, visibility, and aspiration.

Aki Hamada Architects’ 3D-Printed Biodegradable Rest Area at Expo 2025

At Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japanese firm Aki Hamada Architects has unveiled a striking 3D-printed rest facility that reimagines public space through sustainable materials and robotic construction.

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.

Scripting Forms: Grasshopper3D & Blender

This workshop focuses on creating and applying design languages using Rhino Grasshopper and Blender 3D Geometry Nodes. The workshop is scheduled for Jun 14 & 15, 2025.

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