Parametricism

Digital architecture with fluid, complex forms.

Overview

Parametricism, using steel and glass, employs computational design for fluid, complex structures, prominent in 21st-century architecture.

Core Characteristics

• Fluid, complex geometries.
• Computationally designed.
• Modern prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Heydar Aliyev Center (Azerbaijan, 2012, Zaha Hadid).
• Beijing Daxing Airport (China, 2019, Zaha Hadid).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Digital focus.
• Civic: Public buildings.
• Neo-Futurism: Related movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Zaha Hadid, it redefines architectural form.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Digital Design (technique), Formal Experiments (theory), Facade (element), Deconstructivism (movement)