ParametricArchitecture

ParametricArchitecture

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To explore what’s next in architecture, design, technology, and AI, join us this weekend at @thepaacademy’s event, “Design-Tech Talk 5.0” featuring five expert-led presentations and a dynamic discussion on the latest advancements and emerging technologies shaping the future of architecture.🚀 This dynamic event will explore how these diverse fields are converging, with each guest presenting for one hour to provide an in-depth look at the transformative potential across architectural design and the role of AI in shaping the future of design. From groundbreaking applications to the future of AI-driven development, this panel offers a rare opportunity to gain valuable insights from leading voices at the forefront of the design revolution. Don’t miss the chance to engage with experts pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology, driving change across architecture, design, and beyond. 📑 Topic: Design-Tech Talk 5.0 ✏️ Guest Speakers: Cristina Nan (@cristinahereandthere), Alexander Clarke (@paveworkshop), Christopher Robeller, Fredy Fortich (@ai_fredyfortich), Stepan Kukharskiy (@stepan.kukharskiy) 📅 Date: May 31–June 1, 2025 🕕 Time: 14:00 – 17:00 GMT 🧑🏼‍🎓 Total Seats: 500 🛒 Free for members! 📌 Project: HexBox Canopy by @digitaltimberlab - Christopher Robeller #artificialintelligence #midjourney #parametricdesign #computationaldesign #architecturestudents #formgeneration #parametricarchitecture

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📌Designed by Valentiny HVP architectes, the Tower of Dreams and Longings was completed in 2004 as a gift from the City of Luxembourg to the City of Trier, marking the occasion of the German National Garden Show. Located near the Geocenter of the University of Trier, the tower rises from a five-meter-high artificial gravel mound and reaches a total height of 20 meters. Constructed from Corten steel, the material was selected for its connection to natural processes and its ability to weather over time without compromising structural integrity. The project draws inspiration from the medieval towers of San Gimignano, reinterpreted here as a contemporary urban landmark with a sculptural and symbolic presence. The tower is conceived as a walkable structure composed of three levels that open in different directions, forming a dynamic spatial experience. Key sightlines extend toward five European capitals, Paris, Lisbon, Belfast, Warsaw, and Athens, with each city name inscribed on the steel in alignment with its geographical orientation. These axes are intended to evoke broader cultural and spatial associations within the European context. At the highest level, a partially enclosed viewing platform frames a direct view toward Luxembourg City. Positioned between architecture and public art, the tower operates as both a functional observatory and a narrative device, engaging visitors through movement, orientation, and material expression. 📸 @stepegphotography, Studio de Nooyer, Matthias Heiderich 👩‍🎓Join @thepaacademy’s workshops to learn the most advanced tools in architecture from pioneering architects and designers! #parametricarchitecture #creativedesign #designinspiration #architecturalmasterpiece #modernarchitecture #culturallandmarks #germany #towerdesign
✨Haus Balma, by @kkaa_official, completed in 2022, stands at the base of the Graubünden Mountains in Vals, Switzerland, serving as the residential and commercial headquarters for Truffer AG, a renowned local manufacturer of Valser quartzite since 1983. Designed over a decade beginning in 2012, the building pays homage to the surrounding Alpine village with its pitched roof, traditional eaves, and locally sourced stone, while introducing a contemporary form reminiscent of a pagoda. The structure is organized around a central diagonal staircase, conceived as a symbolic “crack in the rock,” evoking the geological origins of the stone that defines the Truffer family’s craft. This central void unites the building’s functions, from a basement showroom and gathering space to offices on the lower levels and private residences above. The façade is composed of 882 quartzite stone panels and larch wood elements, suspended with over 5,000 precision attachment points using recessed stainless-steel clamps. These details create the appearance of the stone hovering in front of the structure, evoking a sense of balance between permanence and delicacy. The materials were sourced and fabricated through a collaborative process with Truffer AG, showcasing the potential of Valser stone, a material renowned for its silver shimmer and color variations, ranging from green to blue. The term balma refers to a sheltered space beneath a rock, and the architecture reflects this idea: a refuge that emerges naturally from its terrain, shaped by the region’s cultural and geological identity. 📸 @studio_naaro, photobyclemence 👩‍🎓Join @thepaacademy’s workshops to learn the most advanced tools in architecture from pioneering architects and designers! #parametricdesign #modernarchitecture #designinspiration #kengokuma #switzerland #hausbalma
✨Reading Between the Lines is a permanent, site-specific artwork by the Belgian architectural duo Gijs Van Vaerenbergh, comprising Pieterjan Gijs and Arnout Van Vaerenbergh, completed in 2011 near Borgloon, Belgium. Commissioned by Z33 House for Contemporary Art, Design & Architecture as part of the public art exhibition ‘pit’, the project reinterprets the archetype of the local parish church through a sculptural, spatial language. Weighing 30 tons and constructed from approximately 2,000 steel columns, the structure is composed of stacked horizontal steel plates that form cross-sections of the church’s floor plan. These elements are held at uniform intervals, creating a layered, almost transparent volume that shifts visually as one approaches it. Depending on the viewer’s position, the church either appears as a massive, grounded object or seems to dissolve into the surrounding landscape. This intentional ambiguity engages the viewer in a dialogue between architecture, perception, and context. From within, the experience becomes abstract, lines frame fragments of the rural Limburg landscape, prompting both visual and cultural reflection. More than a building, Reading Between the Lines is a sculptural installation that engages with architectural concepts such as transparency, scale, and perception. 📸 @stepegphotography, Filip Dujardin 🚀Join @thepaacademy’s workshops to learn the most advanced tools in architecture from pioneering architects and designers! #parametricarchitecture #creativedesign #designinspiration #architecturalmasterpiece #modernarchitecture #culturallandmarks #belgium #churchdesign
〰️Wuxi Grand Theatre, completed in 2012 and designed by Helsinki-based @pesarchitects, stands as a monumental cultural landmark on a manmade peninsula along Taihu Lake in Wuxi, China. Following a first-prize win in a 2008 international design competition, the 78,000 m² theatre was conceived as a sculptural structure that engages directly with its prominent waterfront location, drawing comparisons to the Sydney Opera House. Rising to a height of 50 meters, the building features eight sweeping steel roof wings, reminiscent of butterfly wings, which not only define its silhouette but also provide essential solar protection. A fusion of advanced technology and local materials defines the theatre’s architectural identity. Thousands of LED lights embedded within the roof wings allow the building’s color to shift in harmony with the performances inside. A “forest” of 9-meter-tall light columns welcomes visitors at the entrance plaza, continuing through the central lobby and extending toward the lake. The interior showcases a thoughtful integration of materials, with over 15,000 individually shaped solid bamboo blocks lining the Main Opera Auditorium, reflecting China’s cultural heritage, and nearly 20,000 custom-designed glass bricks evoking Finland’s icy landscapes. 📸 Wen Studio, Pan Weijun, Jussi Tiainen, Kari Palsila 👩‍🎓Join @thepaacademy’s workshops to learn the most advanced tools in architecture from pioneering architects and designers! #parametricdesign #modernarchitecture #china #designinspiration #theatredesign #finland
📌Centre Pompidou-Metz, designed by @shigeruban and completed in 2010, is a contemporary art museum located in Metz, France. Spanning 11,330 m², the museum was envisioned as a response to two prevailing trends in museum architecture: the sculptural landmark approach exemplified by the Guggenheim Bilbao and the neutral adaptive reuse seen in projects like the Tate Modern. Ban sought a balance between impactful architectural presence and functional spaces for displaying art. The program is articulated into three long, tubular galleries, each 90 meters deep, arranged around a central hexagonal steel core. These gallery “tubes” are stacked and rotated to frame specific views of Metz’s historic landmarks, such as the cathedral and the central station, reinforcing a dialogue between the museum and the city. The centerpiece of the project is its distinctive timber roof structure, a hexagonal canopy inspired by traditional Asian woven hats. Made entirely of laminated timber, the roof is both a compressive and tensile shell that unifies the complex volumes beneath, including a round creation studio and a square auditorium block. This lightweight yet expressive roof reflects Ban’s ongoing interest in material innovation, developed through prior collaborations with Frei Otto and Arup’s Cecil Balmond. Beyond exhibition halls, the museum offers a fluid spatial sequence between interior and exterior, with accessible public areas like a large forum under the roof. The glass façade, designed with removable shutters, invites open engagement with art and architecture, dissolving traditional museum boundaries and making Centre Pompidou-Metz not just a gallery space, but a civic gathering place. 📸 James Ewing, Roland Halbe, Didier Boy De La Tour, Petr Šmídek, Luis Diaz Diaz 🚀 Join @thepaacademy’s workshops to learn the most advanced tools in architecture from pioneering architects and designers! #parametricdesign #modernarchitecture #france #designinspiration #museumarchitecture #timberstructure
⚪Chiesa Madre di Gibellina, designed in 1972 by Italian architect and urban planner Ludovico Quaroni, stands as a powerful symbol of rebirth. It was conceived as part of the reconstruction of Gibellina Nuova, a new town built after the 1968 Belice earthquake devastated the original city in Sicily. The church’s monumental form, a geometric composition of a sphere intersecting a parallelepiped, draws inspiration from 18th-century utopian architects such as Étienne-Louis Boullée and Claude-Nicolas Ledoux, whose visionary works imagined architecture as a tool for shaping ideals. More than a religious space, Chiesa Madre represents a universal message of unity and exploration. The bold, futuristic design, often compared to a landed spacecraft, challenges conventional ecclesiastical architecture. It suggests a structure not confined to a single belief system but open to all, reflecting a spiritual openness and cosmic curiosity. Quaroni’s design captures the hope and imagination of a community rebuilding from ruins, making the church both a monument to memory and a vision of the unknown. 📸 @___marra, @clementevb, @lilyyill, @compoone, @okolo_architecture, @elenabraghieri, @giorgiomarafioti 🚀 Join @thepaacademy’s workshops to learn the most advanced tools in architecture from pioneering architects and designers! #parametricarchitecture #italy #chuch #religiousarchitecture #italianarchitecture
⭕The Dream Sphere, Singapore’s national pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025, designed by @dparchitects in collaboration with @kingsmenexperience, embodies the theme “Where dreams take shape.” Its 17-meter-high spherical form is clad in thousands of recycled red “Dream Disks,” representing the collective spirit of Singapore. The design integrates sustainability at every level, offering a multi-sensorial experience that highlights the country’s forward-looking innovations and cultural identity. The interior spans three levels of immersive exhibitions, featuring interactive multimedia artworks by Ashley Yeo, Jerrold Chong, Melissa Tan, and Zul Mahmod. These installations explore topics ranging from environmental responsibility to Singapore’s culinary and architectural ingenuity. The upper level houses the Dream Forest, an ecologically inspired space that follows a tiered planting strategy with species native to Singapore and Japan. This forested environment not only reflects ecological restoration efforts but also symbolizes the strong diplomatic ties between the two countries. 📸 @archexist, @rinbow00_ 👩‍🎓Join @thepaacademy’s workshops to learn the most advanced tools in architecture from pioneering architects and designers! #parametricarchitecture #expo2025 #osaka #paviliondesign #singapore
🌀Shanghai Grand Opera House by @snohetta is coming to life. The Opera House is taking shape in Shanghai’s Houtan neighborhood along the Huangpu River. Commissioned in 2017, its iconic roof, spiraling and fanning, extends throughout the entire project, shaping the lobby, halls, and all three auditoriums. Conceived as both a stage and a public gathering space, the opera roof will be fully accessible, hosting everything from large-scale events to everyday visits. The surrounding plaza will remain open 24/7 year-round, fostering a continuous sense of public ownership. 📸 Ming Yin, Yumeng Zhu⁠, Justin Szeremeta|StudioSZ⁠ 🏗️Structural Engineering @schlaichbergermannpartner 🚀Join @thepaacademy’s workshops to learn the most advanced tools in architecture from pioneering architects and designers! #parametricarchitecture #creativedesign #designinspiration #architecturalmasterpiece #modernarchitecture #culturallandmarks #operahouse #snohetta #shanghai
🌖Located in Goyang-si, South Korea, Two Moon is a hybrid cultural space designed by @dollshoii. Completed in 2015 and spanning 598 m², the project functions as a coffee shop, gallery, and private cultural center. The client envisioned a vibrant, sensual atmosphere inspired by the film Two Moon Junction, leading to a design that prioritizes playful form and symbolic expression despite a limited budget. The diamond-shaped site near Ilsan was divided to house two sibling-owned buildings, with parking and circulation carefully considered. The project comprises two three-story box-like volumes that collide with spherical forms, producing dramatic concave and convex spaces suggestive of lunar motifs. The right volume features a balcony-like projection, while the left presents a horizontal slit; both are interrupted by smaller spherical forms that create irregularities and visual depth. Each floor is accessible via exterior stairs, minimizing shared circulation and maximizing rentable space. The rooftop terraces are enclosed yet pierced with circular apertures, evoking celestial openness. 📸 Namgoong Sun 👩‍🎓Join @thepaacademy’s workshops to learn the most advanced tools in architecture from pioneering architects and designers! #parametricdesign #modernarchitecture #korea #designinspiration #culturalcenter
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