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
Sine Studio
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper
Principal architect
Mohammad Jumaa
Design team
Sine Studio (Mohammad Jumaa)
Visualization
Mohammad Jumaa
Typology
Commercial Architecture › Office Building
Zaha Hadid Architects has been selected to design the Zhejiang Shaoxing Shangyu District Cao‘e River Culture and Art Centre, the cornerstone of the new cultural quarter within the Shangyu District of Shaoxing in China’s Zhejiang province.
Project name
Zhejiang Shaoxing Shangyu District Cao’e River Culture and Art Centre
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects
Principal architect
Patrik Schumacher
Design team
Barbara Schickermueller, Berkin Islam, Charles Liang, Chen-Ru Sung, Fangxingchi Du, Gerhild Orthacker, Gizem Dogan, Hao Wen, Jinhee Koh, Karina Linnsen, Paul Joseph, Rishil Parikh, Stefan Manousof, Yuxuan Zhao
Built area
2,900 m² Arts and Education Centre, 3,000 m² Conference Centre, 7,500 m² Heritage Museum and a 10,000 m² Digital Art Gallery
Client
Shaoxing Shangyu Urban and Rural Ecological Environmental Protection Development Co., LTD
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Art and Culture Centre
The world’s longest driverless transit system, the Riyadh Metro network spans over 176 kilometres across 6 lines and 85 stations. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station serves as the key interchange on the network.
Project name
King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Principal architect
Zaha Hadid, Patrik Schumacher
Design team
Marco Amoroso, Vincenzo Caputo, Abdel Halim Chehab, Lee Cubeddu, Rawan Al-Derjem, Domenico Di Francesco, David Fogliano, Manuele Gaioni, Marko Gligorov, Subharthi Guha, Alexandros Kallegias, Lisa Kinnerud, Alexandre Kuroda, Stefano Iacopini, Carolina López-Blanco, Jamie Mann, Mohammadali Mirzaei, Arian Hakimi Nejad, David Wolthers, Nicola McConnell, Mario Mattia, Massimo Napoleoni, Niki Okala, Carlos Parraga- Botero, Sohith Perera, Izis Salvador Pinto, Carine Posner, Neil Rigden, Paola Salcedo, Nima Shoja, Thomas Sonder, Vincenzo Reale, Kate Revyakina, Roberto Vangeli, Seungho Yeo
Civil engineer
BuroHappold
Structural engineer
BuroHappold
Environmental & MEP
Zamil
Construction
BACS Consortium
Typology
Transportation › Metro Station
The Umuzi Commercial Hub is a conceptual exploration of how minimalist architecture can coexist with cultural traditions, specifically drawing inspiration from the Sotho, Ndebele, and Xhosa communities.
Project name
The Umuzi Commercial Hub
Architecture firm
Esorative Studios
Location
Gugulethu, Cape Town, South Africa
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Itumeleng Dwangu
Visualization
Itumeleng Dwangu
The structure, envisioned as a living organism amidst the urban fabric, marries cutting-edge technology with the art of parametric architecture, bringing forth an unprecedented fusion of form and function.
Project name
The DAMAC Futuristic Skyscraper
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Morteza Vazirpour
Design team
Rabani Design
Visualization
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Morteza Vazirpour
Typology
Commercial Architecture
Embracing the soul of the desert, this wooden oasis captivates with its wave-shaped allure and organic sculpting. Detailed textures weave tales of nature, while boldly textured surfaces invite you to touch the essence of design. Vines climb, creating a harmonious dance with the elements, and inventive, elaborate facades tell stories of creativity
Project name
Siraco House
Architecture firm
architectt_a.m
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Azra Mizban
Visualization
Azra Mizban
Typology
Residential › House
Uzima Mtaa Hub - Where Tradition and Innovation Embrace the Future. In the heart of Cape Town, redefining the urban landscape in a way that is both deeply rooted in tradition and forward-looking in its approach.
Project name
Uzima Mtah Hub
Architecture firm
Esoteric Studios
Location
Cape Town, CBD, South Africa
Tools used
Leonardo AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Itumeleng Dwangu
Visualization
Itumeleng Dwangu
Typology
AI Architecture, Futuristic Architecture, Vernacular Architecture, Parametric Architecture
The study on parametric architecture for urban wooden pavilions delves into the innovative design approach that aims to revitalize urban environments with functional and aesthetically pleasing structures. Focused on creating small wooden pavilions, the research investigates their potential to offer shade and serve as central meeting and interaction...
Project name
Parametric architecture for urban wooden pavilions
Architecture firm
Alice Oprică Arhitectura SRL (https://aliceoprica.ro/)
Location
Cluj-Napoca, jud. Cluj, Romania
Tools used
Midjourney v5.2
Principal architect
Paul Stroia
Collaborators
Alice Oprică
Visualization
Paul Stroia
Typology
AI Architecture, Futuristic
