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

• This episode of PA Talks takes us inside Heatherwick Studio to chat with the brilliant Pablo Zamorano, Head of Geometry & Computational Design.

• 25 Valentine’s Day postcard ideas for architects and urbanists offers a mix of witty, design-inspired cards that bring architecture and romance together—because nothing says love like a well-structured message.

• AI is stepping into urban planning—Urban GPT by Alpha Studio & Tim Fu is rethinking how cities are designed, blending generative AI with architectural intelligence.

• What if clothes could adapt like living organisms? MIT’s 4D knit dress uses advanced 3D knitting to create garments that shift and reshape over time.

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PA Talks 71 – Pablo Zamorano Mosnaim / Heatherwick Studio

This episode of PA Talks takes us inside Heatherwick Studio to chat with the brilliant Pablo Zamorano, Head of Geometry & Computational Design. Pablo and his team, from crafting complex geometries to developing custom digital tools, know no boundaries when it comes to architecture.

25 Valentine’s Day Postcard Ideas for Architects and Urbanists

As architects, urban planners, and designers, we can find excellent ideas with only 1 day left until the deadline. If you need an idea for Valentine’s Day and show your love like an architect, you can check out the 25 cool Valentine’s Day postcards we’ve collected for you!

Studio Tim Fu’s Urban-GPT-Alpha Transforms Text Prompts into 3D Urban Layouts

Urban-GPT-Alpha is a pioneering proof-of-concept that swiftly converts plain-language prompts into vivid three-dimensional urban layouts. Developed by Studio Tim Fu, this proprietary pipeline combines OpenAI’s ChatGPT and diffusion AI models within the Rhino/Grasshopper environment.

MIT Self-Assembly Lab Creates a 4D Knit Dress Using Advanced 3D Knitting Techniques

Ministry of Supply collaborated with MIT Self-Assembly Lab to design a 4D Knit Dress that incorporates the latest innovations in 3D knitting. The 4D Knit Dress is a combination of heat-activated yarns, computerized knitting, and 6-axis robotic activation.

8 Architectural Projects Featuring Perforated Facades

In this article we will cover the basics of perforated facades in architecture and overview 8 impressive examples that vary from commercial, residential, healthcare, cultural, to religious buildings.

OMA’s Vision Vlends 78 Years of Miss Dior’s History with Modern Interpretations

Miss Dior Exhibition is designed by OMA’s Shohei Shigematsu. Miss Dior: Stories of a Miss, an exhibition at Tokyo’s Roppongi Museum, spans 78 years of the creative history and legacy of the renowned Miss Dior perfume.

Maximalist Architecture: 8 Inspiring Interior Design Projects

Maximalism is an artistic movement that embraces the concept of “More is more” design in contrast to the Minimalist movement embracing “Less is more.”

15 Smallest Houses Around the World

Small homes are a reflection of minimalistic design, creating spaces that are comfortable yet minimal in size. They are designed in the context of multi-functional spaces to reduce area utilization.