Parametric architecture in the interior

The concept of "parametric architecture" is known to almost everyone who engages in architectural or design activities. But here to ordinary people such term is little known and pushes to set of incorrect judgments and meanings. The parametrics extends not only to the construction of structures, but also the introduction into the interior design of the premises.

Interior decoration is a time-consuming and voluminous process that takes sometimes as much time as construction and repair itself. Now more and more unusual solutions appear in the interior and decoration of both residential and public spaces, which attract their incredible views. Such unusual elements appeared due to the development of parametric graphics and modeling, and as a result, a new trend in architecture - parametrics.

The origin and founders of this style

Initially, a separate direction arose - parametrism, and after some time on its basis an independent parametric architecture was formed. Zaha Hadid is a British architect who has Arabic roots and is considered one of the founders of this trend in modern architecture. She in the early 1980s in her studio created projects in a new unusual style, so amazing at the time. The partner of the legendary Zaha Hadid was Patrick Schumacher. It was these two architects who introduced a new fresh and unusual flow into the stagnant architectural world.

Parametrism at this time began to encompass ever wider areas of architecture, construction and interior design.

The reasons for the development of this style

Throughout the history of architecture, people have sought to build buildings that would keep pace with the times and meet their needs (aesthetic and practical).

In modern architecture, a person seeks to create such projects that combine many different functions, provide for economically viable costs for their implementation and in the future would be practical in use. Aesthetics and beauty go to the background, but the exclusivity or even the unusualness still prevail.

Modern architects have a desire to create something new, unique, something that is based on the latest developments and principles of architectural structures.

And as a result, the architect starts to learn new tools for further work - animation, parametric modeling, mutation and other achievements of modern computer graphics. And only now, with the emergence and development of advanced parametric design systems, parametric architecture has emerged as a separate style and has begun to gain increasing popularity and relevance.

Parametric architecture. What it is?

A modern unique style that combines knowledge in sculpture, architecture and mainly in mathematics. This kind of architecture has a very strong relationship with mathematics, it must take into account the relationship between the human factor, the erected building and the environment. It is a style that is aimed at erecting such structures that will go beyond simple constructive solutions and forms.

The creation of projects in parametric architecture requires a long work in modern computer programs, such as Grasshopper, which help not only to model objects, but also to develop logical conditions and mathematical algorithms.

This allows you to find the best solution for the project in automatic mode and gives you more opportunities to create complex structures and forms.

Parametrics in interior design

At this time, this style is just beginning its development, which is rapidly progressing. Most of the work of designers of this direction is aimed at shopping centers, restaurants, galleries, museums and other commercial buildings.

Parametric architecture in the interior of private housing develops much more slowly, the reason for this is the need for large dimensions, because parametricism needs a certain scope and a large area for a sense of maximum comfort of people in the room.

This new style in the interior allows you to make it more calm, smooth and less brutal than, for example, country styles or provence.

Parametric it is possible to make a ceiling, walls, partitions, furniture and decor elements.

Often for the interior in the parametric use of natural materials. This is mainly wood and stone, which create a feeling of comfort and privacy, help to hide from the bustle of the big city.

The colors are dominated by calm and classical tones of white, black, ivory, gray and brown, as well as many shades of wood.

This style is characterized by smooth lines flowing and flowing, like tissue.

All the elements of decor and furniture in the parametric are simply fantastic, cosmic appearance, in which clear edges and right angles are erased.

Parametric design is distinguished from all other styles by the possibility of creating such architectural volumes and elements that previously seemed somewhat unreal and unrealizable. The main reasons for this were the complexity and high cost of performing such facilities. The interior in this style looks like a postcard from the future.

Parametrism in the premises is unique, it is practical and multifunctional.

Materials for parametric interior design

Since the idea of parametrization is to protect the premises and people in it as much as possible from the harmful influence of non-natural materials, the main materials for furniture and decor are natural wood and stone. They are easy to handle and environmentally friendly to operate, and the prices for such things are relatively low. In addition, the color palette and the natural pattern of wood and stone are so diverse that they do not require additional treatments.

Multifunctionality of parametrism

A distinctive feature of this trend in design is the multifunctionality of its individual elements. This is achieved due to the soft transition of lines in the trigonometric space and their intersection.

For example, a wall can simultaneously serve as a bench or chair. And a table made in this style can serve simultaneously as a small bookcase with the help of several niches that were formed due to the intertwining of lines.

So even the interior walls of the room are trimmed, creating the illusion of space expansion, due to the lack of straight lines and the bulk of the surfaces.

The main distinctive features of parametrism in the interior

This new style of interior design of premises is difficult to confuse with some other. The reason is completely different forms and lines that do not meet before.

Let us summarize the main characteristics of parametric design in the interior:

• Smoothness and flow of lines, like tissue;
• Originality and uniqueness of decor and furniture elements;
• Curved lines of geometry;
• Avoiding correct geometric primitives (such as a square, triangle, rhombus and so on);
• Avoiding simple duplication of elements;
• Maximum ecological compatibility;
• Scale;
• Practicality and multifunctionality;
• Simplicity in cleaning such decor elements.

Russian parametrists

This style was created in Western Europe, to be exact, in the UK, at the end of the twentieth century. Thanks to the work of our architects and designers at the beginning of the twenty-first century, and parametric architecture has come to Russia. The architects who are developing this direction in Russia are Petr Vasiliev, Eduard Khaiman, Maxim Malein, Sergey Michurin, Alexandra Boldyreva.

Sources of information for parametric design

Parametric architecture of entire cities, individual buildings, parametric interior and design of premises are becoming more accessible not only for all professional architects and designers, but also for bold real estate owners. After all, any person can soon create a piece of furniture or even a house of his dreams with the help of parametric modeling.

The number of educational literature in this area is growing and is becoming more accessible to ordinary people who are interested in and attractive to parametric architecture. 3D max, Quest3D Professional and a number of others are simulation programs that help architects create parametric masterpieces, are simplified for users to increase accessibility and understanding.

With the help of a whole series of programs on parametric modeling, you can create simple (such as small interior items such as chairs or lamps) and complex (whole cottage or even city quarter) objects.

Books on parametric architecture give an opportunity to thoroughly study the very concepts of "parametrism", "parametric architecture", their role in modern architecture and the available forecasts for the future in this direction.

The main work of the founder of this trend in the Patrick Schumacher architecture "Parametrism - A New Global Style for Architecture and Urban Design", published in 2009, details all aspects of this trend and its role in the construction of the future.

From the Russian-language literature it is possible to single out a textbook for high schools in five volumes of NF Gulyanitsky under the name "Architecture of civil and industrial buildings".