The project utilizes parametric design to replicate the urban context of London, employing a tailored procedural algorithm for generating diverse street network configurations and building typologies. The model incorporates controlled Voronoi diagrams, adjusting the structure of the network by manipulating points within defined boundaries. This approach allows for the creation of a range of street patterns, from regular grids to more organic, distorted layouts, and facilitates dynamic architectural solutions. It demonstrates how parametric tools can be applied to optimize both the functionality and aesthetics of urban spaces.
The street network is developed parametrically by generating either a rectilinear grid or a distorted organic layout, allowing for diverse urban configurations. A Voronoi diagram is used to structure the urban grid, with controlled displacements applied to create varied spatial patterns. The manipulation of these grid points enables the smooth transition between regular and irregular street patterns. This method provides flexibility, ensuring that the street network adapts to different site dimensions and urban contexts, offering a balance between functionality and design innovation.
Building design within the model is based on a rule-based classification system that allocates various archetypes to urban parcels based on specific area and proportion criteria. The model incorporates six different building typologies, including low-rise residential and high-rise mixed-use structures, each dynamically adjusting their height and footprint to match the designated parcel. The algorithm ensures efficient space utilization, with smaller parcels suited to low-rise buildings and larger ones assigned to taller structures. This allocation process is optimized further through parameters that adjust vertical density and mixing ratios for diverse design possibilities.
