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Zaha Hadid Architects is an internationally renowned architectural firm founded by the late Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid. The firm is known for its innovative and futuristic designs, characterized by complex, fluid forms and extensive use of parametric design and digital modeling. Zaha Hadid Architects has completed numerous high-profile projects around the world, including the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, and the MAXXI Museum in Rome, Italy.

 

In this episode of PA Talks, we visit the iconic Zaha Hadid Architects in London to sit down with Shajay Bhooshan, Associate Director and Head of Computation and Design (ZHACODE).

Generative design, powered by biomimicry, draws on nature’s resilience to create structures that are adaptable, sustainable, and efficient. By mimicking organic forms, architects and designers leverage computational algorithms to optimize buildings for strength and efficiency, crafting environments that respond to the challenges of modern life while maintaining harmony with the ecosystem.

We had a great conversation with Patrik Schumacher, the principal architect of Zaha Hadid Architects, at ZHA’s London Office. We discussed his approach to parametricism, parametric design, computational tools, artificial intelligence, education, and the future of architecture.