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In PA Talks 67, we sat down with Winy Maas, the visionary co-founder and principal architect of MVRDV, the acclaimed Dutch architecture firm known for redefining urban design and innovation. Since 1993, Winy led MVRDV alongside Jacob van Rijs and Nathalie de Vries, crafting groundbreaking projects that earned global recognition. Beyond architecture, Winy served as a Professor of Urbanism and Architecture at Delft University of Technology and drove The Why Factory, a think tank dedicated to exploring future cities. In this episode, we delved into MVRDV’s creative challenges, Winy’s vision for the future of architecture and urbanism, and his advice for the next generation of architects. It was a must-watch for anyone passionate about the evolving world of architecture. Check out our weekly courses at the PAACADEMY about AI, computational and parametric design, 3D-Printing, and Metaverse: ⁠https://paacademy.com/courses/ View more news and like this video at: https://parametric-architecture.com Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/parametric.archi/ Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/parametricarchitecture/ Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/parametricarch/ Listen to the world's best architecture podcast by PA: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7upRiEaKOZNB9m3npkqLd15rt63qENsY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/pa-talks/id1503812708 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4P442GMuRk0VtBtNifgKhU?si=7c9b4b0196234dcc

We had a deep conversation with Philippe Block, professor and head of the Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA) at ETH Zurich. He co-leads the Block Research Group (BRG) with Dr. Tom Van Mele, focusing on innovation, computational design, 3D printing, fabrication, and construction of sustainable structures and minimizing construction waste. During our conversation, we talked about BRG, the future of computational design, 3D fabrication, engineering, and teaching methodologies. Check out our weekly courses at the PAACADEMY about AI, computational and parametric design, 3D-Printing, and Metaverse: ⁠https://parametric-architecture.com/workshops/⁠ View more news and like this video at: https://parametric-architecture.com Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/parametric.archi/ Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/parametricarchitecture/ Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/parametricarch/

For PA TALKS #57, we had a great conversation with Tim Fu on AI, the future of architecture, his career, and more.

Tim Fu is a professional in the field of architecture and design. He completed his master's degree at the Architectural Association and holds a bachelor's degree in Architecture from Ryerson University. Tim is the founder of Studio Tim Fu and currently manages various projects in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia at this design studio based in London. Tim Fu has worked in world-famous design firms such as Zaha Hadid Architects, IJP, and BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group.

With this experience, he has undertaken important projects in the field of architecture. Additionally, Tim Fu is an active educator and has conducted several workshops on advanced computing in design. He has given training at different institutions such as Harvard GSD, PA Academy, and Studio Tim Fu.

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Fabio Novembre is an Italian designer and founder of Novembre Studio. Fabio is known for his unique and innovative design styles and also for some of his amazing projects Like "Him & Her" Chairs, Motorsport Network Tower, “Who’s Who” Shop in Milan, The Lavazza Calendar, the Padel Pavilion, the Desert Rose and many more. Fabio Novembre's designs often deeply explore identity, perception, and the human experience. His approach to design challenges conventional boundaries and encourages viewers to engage with spaces and objects. Check Novembre website: https://www.novembre.it/ Check out our weekly courses at the PAACADEMY: https://parametric-architecture.com/workshops/ Follow us on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/parametric.architecture/ X: https://x.com/parametricarch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parametric.archi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parametric.architecture/ Listen to this podcast on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/pa-talks/id1503812708 Google Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/4z5f754c YouTube: https://youtu.be/LGmFML_0Zig

Arian Hakimi is an architect and the founder of Arian Hakimi Architects and a former Lead Designer at ZHA and also he is one of the talented instructors of PAACADEMY. Some of Arian's projects include KAFD Metro Station, Unicorn Island and many more. In this episode Arian discussed his journey of becoming an architect, his experience, recent projects, and his vision for computational and parametric design.

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Winka Dubbeldam is an architect and the co-founder of  Archi-Tectonics she is also a respected academic serving as the Chair of Weitzman Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. Some of Winka's recent projects include Asian Games Hybrid Stadium / Concert Hall, Valley Village Shopping and V33 Building Tribeca, and many more. In this episode Winka discussed her journey of becoming an architect, her experience, recent projects, and her opinion about the architect role in the future cities.

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Iman Ansari is an architect and the co-founder of An.onymous. Some of Iman's recent projects include Zero Gravity, Bean, Hyperloop Station and North Star Medical Campus, and many more. In this episode Iman discussed his journey of becoming an architect, his experience, recent projects, and his vision for AI in architecture.

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Join us as we dive into the captivating world of Julia Koerner, an Austrian designer who seamlessly blends the realms of architecture, product design, and fashion. Julia Koerner's journey spans continents, with her creative spirit traveling between Los Angeles, Salzburg, London, and New York. 

Julia is the mastermind behind JK Design GmbH, a powerhouse specializing in digital design for 3D printing. In 2015, Julia introduced her remarkable 3D-Printed ready-to-wear collection named ‘Sporophyte.’ Julia has also collaborated with prestigious Haute Couture Houses, leaving a lasting mark on Paris Fashion Week with her stunning 3D-printed fashion pieces.

But Julia's talents don't stop there. She contributed 3D-printed costumes to Hollywood blockbuster productions like Marvel’s Black Panther, which won an Oscar for Best Costume Design. Julia’s most recent collaboration with Swarovski resulted in a showpiece highlighting Swarovski’s dedication to innovation and the early stages of 3D-printing technology with glass.

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In this episode, we invite Tore Banke, the director of sustainability and head of computational design at BIG. He joined BIG in 2014 as a Computational Design Specialist in building performance simulation. Tore’s vast experience in parametric software development allows him to customize digital toolsets and workflows in BIGs projects. Tore’s knowledge enables architects and designers to integrate building performance into their concept design and handle design problems and geometries of great complexity. Tore has performed a wide range of building simulations, e.g., energy-, solar radiation-, wind-, daylight-, and artificial lighting simulations on several BIG's key projects.

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CHECK OUR LATEST PATalks EPISODE NOW. Episode 50 is now available. In this episode, we meet with Hamze Machmouchi, an architectural designer and researcher at Zaha Hadid Architects, and Andrew Friedenberg, architect and computational designer at Heatherwick Studio. Hamze is currently interested in transdisciplinary practice opportunities ranging from fabrication-aware design research to playful configurators. While Andrew is focusing on his passion for combining emerging technology like gaming engines with experiential and spatial design. Hamze and Andrew lead the Reactive miniverse studio workshop from June 25 to August 13, 2022. You can register now to attend the live workshop session, or you can watch the recordings.

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