Patrik Schumacher, CEO of Zaha Hadid Architects: Building virtual Mega Cities - the Future of Architecture and Design

Feb 17, 2025
54 mins

Episode Description

Michael Mack & Patrik Schumacher „The internet will transform into spatial experiences. So, of course, we need virtual cities.“ Patrik Schumacher, CEO of legendary Zaha Hadid Architects and a true visionary, envisions a future where architecture exists in both the physical and digital realms. As the boundaries between the real and virtual worlds blur, urban planning must undergo a radical transformation. In this episode of THE WORLD BEYOND, podcast host Michael Mack sits down with Patrik Schumacher at the AUREA Award at Europa-Park to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing tomorrow’s cities: How can architecture enhance efficiency and sustainability? What role does gaming technology play in designing virtual cities? What political dimensions will the Metaverse assume? What is Metatopia? And why is Computational Design the driving force behind innovation? Dive in and discover what the future holds!

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