Movement
Parametricism
Explore in the Atlas →Proposes computational, algorithm-driven generation of complex, adaptive architectural and urban form as a global style.
Production Fantasy Computation Sign Power
Details
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
Classifications
- Holder
- Individual
- Source of authority
- Reason
- Subject
- Human centred
- Political position
- Hegemonic
- Degree of codification
- Highly codified
- Mode of transmission
- Digital model
- Knowledge type
- Propositional
- Epistemic cluster
- Western philosophical
Referenced by
- Parametricism — A New Global Style for Architecture and Urban Design exemplifies
- Patrik Schumacher associated with
- Greg Lynn associated with
- Patrik Schumacher founded
Sources
- Schumacher, Patrik. Parametricism: A New Global Style. 2009.
Cite this entry
First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026
CLAD. "Parametricism." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/movement/parametricism/. Accessed July 17, 2026.