The Parametricism manifest: prospects about a "new global style" for architectural design and urban planning

Abstract

In the post-theoretical scenario of digital culture and experimentation in contemporary architecture, parametric design is highlighted by the positive response to desire for innovation and control of the design process. Patrik Schumacher - Zaha Hadid Architects and AA Design Research Lab - support a new unified style for contemporary architecture, based on parametrization and theoretical principles that constitute the paradigm of Parametricism. The paper aims to clarify and deepen the theoretical discourse, proposals, concepts and techniques about Parametricism as well as its position among other manifestos in history. Schumacher's manifesto is critically analyzed in relation to the context in which it emerges, the consolidation of its projects and critical notes from other authors.