Archinect - News2024-12-22T02:32:36-05:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150030251/robots-designed-my-building-zaha-hadid-architects-employ-algorithm-to-generate-ideal-facade-for-new-melbourne-residential-tower
Robots designed my building: Zaha Hadid Architects employ algorithm to generate ideal facade for new Melbourne residential tower Alexander Walter2017-09-26T16:17:00-04:00>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&w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/oy/oyc4jkkfmz4nylb9.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&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 façade 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&w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/m0/m01dxlfnpqsvpb9e.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&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 ‘world’s most liveable city’</a>. The design translates the many at...</p>