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Parametric architecture and design

  • Echo Chair by ZHA and Nagami

    ZHA 3D-prints voluptuous chair from recycled plastic

    Architecture studio ZHA, formerly Zaha Hadid Architects, has worked with Spanish brand Nagami to launch the 3D-printed Echo Chair made from recycled plastic. More about ZHA 3D-prints voluptuous chair from recycled plastic

    Amy Peacock | 17 July 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Inside Gaudí's Crypt

    How Gaudí's Crypt paved the way for parametricism

    Next up in our Gaudí Centenary series, we tell the story of the Church of Colònia Güell, for which Antoni Gaudí's renowned hanging models were first developed, marking the beginnings of parametric design. More about How Gaudí's Crypt paved the way for parametricism

    Lizzie Crook | 16 June 2026 | Leave a comment
  • How parametricism changed architecture but not buildings, dezeen in depth

    Dezeen In Depth explores the possibility of a parametric future

    This month's Dezeen In Depth newsletter features an exploration of the impact of parametricism and an interview with Patrik Schumacher. Subscribe to Dezeen In Depth today! More about Dezeen In Depth explores the possibility of a parametric future

    Ariane Shah | 30 May 2026 | Leave a comment
  • How parametricism changed architecture but not buildings

    Our parametricism series has explored the architectural theory controversially touted by Patrik Schumacher as the defining style of the 21st century. To round things off, Tom Ravenscroft measures the movement's impact. More about How parametricism changed architecture but not buildings

    Tom Ravenscroft | 21 May 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Digital design by Daniel Oakley and Zaha Hadid

    Unseen videos reveal Zaha Hadid's first digital designs

    Architect Daniel Oakley has released videos of the first 3D computer models created at Zaha Hadid Architects, exclusively revealed here as part of our parametricism series. More about Unseen videos reveal Zaha Hadid's first digital designs

    Amy Peacock | 20 May 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Heydar Aliyev Centre in Baku

    "Parametricism is a technophile triumph of fetishised process over outcome"

    Parametricism is not what humanity needs from architecture in the 21st century, writes Catherine Slessor as part of our series on the style. More about "Parametricism is a technophile triumph of fetishised process over outcome"

    Catherine Slessor | 19 May 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Nordpark Railway Stations by Zaha Hadid

    Zaha Hadid's Nordpark stations topped with parametric "ice formations"

    As part of our ongoing parametricism series, we look at the Nordpark Railway Stations, a collection of four funicular railway stations in Innsbruck, Austria, designed by Zaha Hadid. More about Zaha Hadid's Nordpark stations topped with parametric "ice formations"

    Starr Charles | 18 May 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Dezeen Weekly parametricism graphic

    Is parametricism the defining architecture style of the 21st century?

    In the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly, we give listeners a crash course in parametricism, from its origins to its much-disputed claim of being the most significant architectural style since modernism. More about Is parametricism the defining architecture style of the 21st century?

    Jennifer Hahn | 15 May 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Seoul Robot & AI Museum by Melike Altınışık Architects

    Parametric design at Seoul Robot & AI Museum is "both shelter and pedagogy"

    Continuing our parametricism series we look at the Seoul Robot & AI Museum by Turkish studio Melike Altınışık Architects, which was designed to showcase the technologies used in its construction. More about Parametric design at Seoul Robot & AI Museum is "both shelter and pedagogy"

    Amy Peacock | 14 May 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Melike Altınışık portrait

    Parametricism "changed how we think" as architects says Melike Altınışık

    The theories of parametricism have positively influenced the direction of architecture, but the ambition to make it the universal style is misguided, says Turkish architect Melike Altınışık in this interview. More about Parametricism "changed how we think" as architects says Melike Altınışık

    Lizzie Crook | 13 May 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Metropol Parosol by J Mayer H and Arup

    Metropol Parasol wears its parametric structure "on its sleeve"

    We continue our parametricism series by looking at Metropol Parasol by German architecture studio J Mayer H and engineering firm Arup, a flowing timber canopy perched above the historic Plaza de la Encarnación in Seville, Spain. More about Metropol Parasol wears its parametric structure "on its sleeve"

    Jon Astbury | 12 May 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul by Zaha Hadid Architects

    "The relationship between architecture and capitalism on which parametricism was premised ceased to exist long ago"

    Parametricism can never become a dominant architecture style now that the forces of capitalism are no longer interested in the lives of the masses, writes Douglas Spencer. More about "The relationship between architecture and capitalism on which parametricism was premised ceased to exist long ago"

    Douglas Spencer | 11 May 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Parametricism series artwork by Jack Bedford

    This week we launched our series on parametricism

    This week on Dezeen, we kicked off our Parametricism series, which explores a theory of architecture that lays claim to becoming the defining style of the 21st century. More about This week we launched our series on parametricism

    Cajsa Carlson | 9 May 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Yokohama International Port Terminal designed by Foreign Office Architects

    Yokohama International Port Terminal "first major" parametric building

    Continuing our parametricism series, we look at the futuristic Yokohama International Port Terminal designed by Foreign Office Architects, which was one of the first high-profile parametric buildings. More about Yokohama International Port Terminal "first major" parametric building

    Tom Ravenscroft | 8 May 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Patrik Schumacher parametricism interview

    "I'm not happy" with how fast parametricism is being adopted says Patrik Schumacher

    Despite it being adopted more slowly than he anticipated, Patrik Schumacher believes parametricism will still become a universal architectural style, he tells Dezeen in this interview. More about "I'm not happy" with how fast parametricism is being adopted says Patrik Schumacher

    Tom Ravenscroft | 7 May 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Beijing Daxing International Airport interior

    A simple guide to parametricism

    What actually is parametricism? As part of our series on the style, we've written a quick and simple overview of the notoriously complex and contentious concept. More about A simple guide to parametricism

    Lizzie Crook | 6 May 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Heydar Aliyev Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

    Heydar Aliyev Centre is the ultimate expression of parametricism's "seamless fluidity"

    Our parametricism series launches with a look at the Heydar Aliyev Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan. Designed by Zaha Hadid, the project was described by the architect as the "closest thing" to translating her theoretical visions into a built reality. More about Heydar Aliyev Centre is the ultimate expression of parametricism's "seamless fluidity"

    Jon Astbury | 5 May 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Parametricism series artwork by Jack Bedford

    Parametricism is the architecture "of neoliberalism itself"

    Parametricism has been billed by its originator as the defining architecture style of the 21st century. To kick off a new Dezeen series on the controversial and famously complex theory, Owen Hopkins provides an overview. More about Parametricism is the architecture "of neoliberalism itself"

    Owen Hopkins | 5 May 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Faux Flora by Justina Alexandroff

    Faux Flora helps pollution-blinded bees to find real flowers

    British designer Justina Alexandroff has created a fake flower that stands out to insects, potentially helping them navigate polluted city air and fighting declines in pollination. More about Faux Flora helps pollution-blinded bees to find real flowers

    Rima Sabina Aouf | 10 April 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Cocoon Pre-primary Extension by Andblack Studio

    Andblack Design Studio designs undulating preschool to "foster creativity and play"

    Parametric forms topped with greenery define this preschool in Andhra Pradesh, India, which has been completed by architecture firm Andblack Design Studio. More about Andblack Design Studio designs undulating preschool to "foster creativity and play"

    Starr Charles | 29 October 2024 | Leave a comment
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