Parametric

Design through algorithmic processes rather than direct manipulation.

ARC280: Modelling and Fabrication in Design

Type: Commercial/Residential

Instructor: Nicholas Hoban

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Exploring the endless possibilities of computational design, a parametric tower was developed using an algorithm produced with Grasshopper software. The iterative process, made possible through the adjustment of various parameters within the algorithm, allows us to obtain a series of iterations from one base script. With a rapidly evolving architectural scene, and the rising demand for high-rise residences in Toronto, the need for efficient and continuous development is essential within our field. Parametric architecture allows us to do so by providing adaptable and adjustable designs in minutes rather than re-modelling each tower from scratch. The result is a state-of-the-art development known as the Diamond Tower, the newest and most exclusive high-rise residential and office building within Toronto’s financial district.

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