Contemporary architectural style based on continuous variation, differentiation and correlation of elements through computational design. The term was coined by Patrik Schumacher and launched at the 2008 Venice Architecture Biennale; the founding essay “Parametricism A New Global Style for Architecture and Urban Design” followed in 2009. Antecedents include Frei Otto’s form-finding, Greg Lynn’s animate/blob architecture, and Frank Gehry’s CATIA-driven projects.
Connections
Inbound
- Patrik Schumacher → Coined
- Yokohama International Passenger Terminal → Exemplifies
- Heydar Aliyev Center → Exemplifies
- Origin → Exemplifies
- Greg Lynn → Precursor to
- Frank Gehry → Precursor to
Posts
- Parametricism Lineage: Yokohama 2002 to Audi 2026 primary 12 May 2026
- Zaha Hadid Paintings at LUMA Arles 2026 14 May 2026