Patrik Schumacher on parametricism's slower adoption and its future as a universal architectural style
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Tom Ravenscroft
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Summary
Patrik Schumacher, principal of Zaha Hadid Architects, discusses the slower-than-expected adoption of parametricism as an architectural style since he coined the term in 2008. Despite the slower pace, he remains confident that parametricism will eventually become a universal architectural style. The interview covers his reflections on the movement's progress, challenges, and future trajectory in the architecture world.
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Despite it being adopted more slowly than he anticipated, Patrik Schumacher believes parametricism will still become a universal architectural style
Almost two decades have passed since Zaha Hadid Architects principal Schumacher coined parametricism as a term at the 2008 Venice Architecture Biennale
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