A striking and expressive example of parametric architecture, the Helixa Skyscraper was created to work in harmony with the surroundings rather than just withstand it. The tower is shaped directly in response to dominant wind patterns, transforming environmental limitations into chances for creativity and adhering to the principles of performance-d...
Project name
Helixa Tower
Architecture firm
Mohammad Jumaa
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper
Principal architect
Mohammad Jumaa
Visualization
Mohammad Jumaa
Typology
Commercial Architecture › Office Building
This project redefines waste wood as a valuable architectural resource by introducing a replicable framework for sustainable building design and construction (SBDC). Rooted in circular economy principles, the project addresses the pressing challenge of reusing irregular off-cut wood—material typically dismissed due to its non-standard geometry.
Project name
Framework for sustainable building design and construction using off-cut wood
Architecture firm
Boyuan Yu, Jianing Luo, Yi Shi
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, V-ray, Unreal Engine, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Boyuan Yu, Jianing Luo, Yi Shi
Design team
Boyuan Yu, Jianing Luo, Yi Shi
Collaborators
Mingming Zhao, Adam Fingrut, Lei Zhang
Visualization
Boyuan Yu, Jianing Luo, Yi Shi
Typology
Public Space › Pavilion
Located in the heart of the Mayan jungle and adjacent to a crystalline cenote, this 115 m² residence exemplifies a harmonious blend of brutalism and contextual sensitivity. Its clear volumetric forms and precise geometry establish a robust yet respectful presence within the tropical landscape.
Project name
Brutalist Retreat in the Tulum Jungle
Architecture firm
PRAAACTICE
Location
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, D5 Render, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Adrian Aguilar
Design team
Adrian Aguilar, Shadani Segura
Collaborators
Shadani Segura, Jorge Trejo
Visualization
P R A A A C T I C E
Typology
Residential › House
Where the forest meets the water, X Atelier proposes a wooden structure that draws a continuous gesture over a bay of the Inha River, a tributary river of the Douro Region.
Architecture firm
X Atelier
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, V-ray
Principal architect
Miguel Pereira, Ana Santos
Design team
Miguel Pereira, Ana Santos
La Défense is the human-controlled economic center of Paris. However, with the spread of the COVID-19 and the deterioration of the environment, more and more people continue to work from home after the pandemic, and many companies have moved away.
Student
Yaqiong Song, Yuyu Hu
University
University College London
Teacher
Julian Besems; Philippe Morel
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, Python, Adobe Photoshop
Project name
Forest Invasion Plan
Location
La Défense, Paris, France
Status
Concept - Design, Academic-Research Project
Typology
Landscape Design › Urbanism
The architectural design competition for the new exhibition building of the Hungarian Natural History Museum in Debrecen aims to relocate the currently Budapest-based museum to a new, innovative, and environmentally conscious museum building.
Project name
New exhibition building of the Hungarian Natural History Museum in Debrecen
Location
Debrecen, Great Forest, Hungary
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper
Principal architect
Zoltán Tima, András Borbély
Design team
Zoltán Tima, András Borbély, Veronika Borzsák, Máté Szabó, Balázs Tóth, Barót Bálint Bárány, Zsófia Szulágyi
Collaborators
• Landscape: Sándor Mohácsi, Lenke Karácsonyi • Structural engineer: József Almási, Bálint Nemes • Environmental & MEP engineering: Csaba Makáry • Materials: wood, glass, steel, ceramic tile • Budget: 54 891 903 555 HUF
Visualization
Barna Bózsó
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Museum
Just like human body, the way we position ourselves in relation to our surroundings is defined by our orientation. It’s not the same to be in front of something, than staring from a rotated angle. Ultimately, It’s Geometry what defines orientation. As seen like this, it becomes clear that geometry guides the articulation of spaces.
Architecture firm
AtelierM
Location
Capilla del Señor, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Principal architect
Matias Mosquera
Design team
Camila Gianicolo, Cristian Grasso, Nicolas Krausse, Sebastian Karagozlu
Civil engineer
Marcelo Vita
Structural engineer
Gustavo Carreira
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper
Construction
Francisco Gomez Paratcha, Ivon Strk
Material
Concrete, Green Roof, Wood
Typology
Residential › House
The Art Foundation in Masdar City Central Park is intended to be an integral part of the park and will include several open levels that serve as exhibition spaces for sculptures. The main façade of the Foundation will be wrapped in an organically shaped curtain that reflects the dynamics of sound vibrating in the air.
Project name
Scarf Art Foundation
Architecture firm
Peter Stasek Architects - Corporate Architecture
Location
Masdar City Central Park, UAE
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Grasshopper, Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Peter Stasek
Visualization
South Visuals
