2024-11-08T08:42:17-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150030251/robots-designed-my-building-zaha-hadid-architects-employ-algorithm-to-generate-ideal-facade-for-new-melbourne-residential-tower Alexander Walter 2017-09-26T16:17:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/mr/mrzlhfa7oa9ue2x8.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/zaha-hadid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zaha Hadid Architects</a> just unveiled designs for the new 19-story Mayfair Residential Tower in <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/230290/melbourne" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melbourne</a>, Australia sporting the firm's trademark parametrically generated curves. According to ZHA's statement, various algorithms were at work to design a wavy facade that adapts to a host of different apartment layouts and also to minimize the number of unique facade panels needed in order to bring down costs. <br></p> <p>Read on for renderings and a project description from the architects.<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/oy/oyc4jkkfmz4nylb9.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/oy/oyc4jkkfmz4nylb9.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Rendering: VA</figcaption></figure><p>"Located within the established streetscape of St Kilda Road, the design enables residents to make full advantage of its excellent location within Melbourne. The fluid forms of the fa&ccedil;ade define large balconies for each apartment and spectacular views of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Port Phillip Bay, Albert Park and skyline of the Central Business District."</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/m0/m01dxlfnpqsvpb9e.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/m0/m01dxlfnpqsvpb9e.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Rendering: VA</figcaption></figure><p>"For the seventh consecutive year, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150023446/melbourne-named-world-s-most-liveable-city-for-seventh-consecutive-year" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melbourne has been listed as the &lsquo;world&rsquo;s most liveable city&rsquo;</a>. The design translates the many at...</p>