Founded by architects Sushant Verma & Pradeep Devadass in London in 2012, rat[LAB] started its first India office in New Delhi in 2015. Comprising a team of architects, urbanists, computational designers, fabrication specialists, engineers and designers from different parts of the world, the studio offers sustainable and cost-effective solutions in varied sectors. Best known for their use of computational software and parametric design explorations in architecture, interiors and façades, rat[LAB] has successfully designed and executed projects across India. Here we focus on a striking parametric building façade from the avant-garde firm’s portfolio, for their latest project in Noida Delhi NCR.

Parametric design is an iterative, algorithm-driven design where a set of parameters and rules establish the relationship between design intent and design response. Parametric design is largely explored in product design, exhibition structures, and in various urban applications. Fast gaining popularity because of the high level of control and flexibility offered, parametric building façades are taking the world of architecture by storm. Along with being innovative and appealing, the parametric approach also scores high on sustainability.

Of course, in principle, parametric design has been explored by architects as early as the mid-twentieth century when CAD (computer-aided design) became a popular software amongst architects. However, ‘parametric design’ as a term became a part of the architectural vocabulary after the introduction of more advanced computational software and 3D modelling tools. Today, many iconic buildings across the world are seen to use parametric design on façades. The Delhi-based Rat[LAB] Studio is one of the pioneers of this field in India.

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