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In the traditional architectural workflow, parametric models are often “trapped” inside heavy desktop software like Rhino and Grasshopper. My latest project, the Parametric Brick Pavilion, aims to bridge this gap by moving high-level structural computation directly into a web-based interface. The Challenge: Accessibility in Complexity Parametric design is a powerful tool for iteration, but it … Read more
Designing a staircase is one of the most complex spatial and structural challenges in residential architecture. It requires a delicate balance between ergonomic constraints, safety regulations, and aesthetic fluidity. Traditionally, this process is confined to complex CAD software, demanding continuous intervention from the architect even for basic modifications. With Ascend, I set out to challenge … Read more
Design in Seconds: Rethinking Parametric Architecture with Façade/gen Introduction In the fast-paced world of modern architecture, the earliest stages of a project are the most critical. This is where a building’s identity is forged and its environmental footprint is largely determined. However, for years, high-level parametric design has been gated behind significant barriers: expensive software … Read more
//INTRODUCTION I developed this project to design and deploy an interactive Glass House prototype where architectural parameters are controlled through web-based sliders. As you can see from my workflow, I’ve built a system that integrates structural data—like floor thickness, footing sizes, and column counts—directly into the browser. This allows for instant geometric manipulation, bridging the … Read more
Shuai Zhang Have you ever felt that parametric architectural design is trapped behind a high barrier to entry? Traditionally, designers and clients must install heavy, complex software just to view or tweak a 3D model. For my final project in the Cloud-based Data Management module, I wanted to break down this barrier. The result is … Read more
Hyperbuilding 2 functions as the transportation heart of the Vertical Machine, chanelling 20,000 passengers hourly while coordinating energy, logistics, and information flows across the entire urban system. Our team tackled the Program development for HB02, using Revit and Rhino Inside Revit to build a parametric system where occupancy data directly generates architectural form. The studio … Read more
Abstract NeuroSpace is a browser-based parametric design tool that reframes Building Information Modeling as Behavior Information Modeling — encoding predicted neurophysiological outcomes into architectural geometry. This post traces the full data pipeline: from seven UI sliders through a dual-path architecture (server-side Rhino.Compute for 3D geometry, client-side JavaScript for real-time NeuroScore calculation), through reactive state management … Read more
Concept After long periods working within architectural systems—parametric models, BIM workflows, data coordination—there is value in stepping sideways. Not away from design, but into a different scale and context. This project explores exactly that: applying computational design logic to something deliberately lighter—a customizable modular cat tower. From Grasshopper to Web Interface The application is a … Read more
WeaveLamp Configurator WeaveLamp Configurator is a web-based application that brings a Grasshopper workflow into an accessible browser-based experience. The project explores how a craft-inspired lamp system can be translated into a clear digital tool for customization, spatial visualization, and fabrication-oriented output. Concept Origin The project started from a manual exploration of ring proportions, textile density, … Read more
Hyperbuilder is a web-based parametric design app that transforms complex architectural modeling into a seamless, rapid-iteration process. Powered by a Grasshopper backend, it allows users to effortlessly generate, evaluate, and configure complex building massings and program distributions through a highly intuitive, simple interface. The Vision: Vertical Communities, Quantified The architectural industry is obsessed with “final” … Read more
Designing dynamic, adaptive skyscrapers is no longer just a conceptual exercise; it is a computational reality. The true challenge lies not just in creating fluid, parametric geometries, but in translating those complex forms into rigorous, actionable building information models. Developed during the Master in Advanced Computation for Architecture & Design (MaCAD) Integrative Modeling Seminar at … Read more
INTRODUCTION As the program team our role is to define the overall program strategy, which we call The Living Cells, with the goal to create a livable neighborhood that supports daily life beyond residential use. This means integrating a range of supporting functions — public and green spaces, schools, retail, and community amenities — so … Read more
Introduction Hyperbuilding 03 In our project, the building is conceived not as an isolated object, but as a vertical living tissue within the broader human organism of the “Vertical Machine”. Much like a network of functional cells, it sustains life, maintains environmental balance, and coordinates with the system’s “lungs” and “heart.” This biological metaphor guided … Read more
An automated pipeline that transforms raw 3D model metadata into structured cloud spreadsheets. This makes complex geometric data easily accessible and adaptable for various end-uses, from simple data reading to feeding live web platforms. Problem Statement Streamlining Complex Metadata Communication Communication across large design teams presents a significant challenge due to the massive volume of … Read more
In the MaCAD Studio Seminar, our group worked as the Data Team for Hyperbuilding 01, one of three interconnected megastructures designed for Santiago de Chile, which together work as a single, cohesive vertical machine. Hyperbuilding 01 operates as both lung and skin for the urban environment. In response to Santiago’s severe air pollution, the building … Read more
Problem & Context As Program team we faced a lot of challenges regarding data collection, data management and KPI monitoring which resulted in delayed and not efficient outputs we could present to our Data and Structure & Facade teams of our Hyperbuilding 02 Studio project. The manual data management proved to be time consuming and … Read more
