Simon Vorhammer refers to himself as an architect, but his talents encompass so much more. In 2016, he established Vorhammer Computational Design, a Munich-based collective operating across different scales and typologies at the crossroads of architecture, design, and digital fabrication.
Vorhammer gravitated toward understanding general rules rather than specifics from an early age, which later steered him away from traditional architecture after attending TU Munich and ETSAM Madrid. “It was while working on my diploma thesis that I encountered parametric design,” he says. “I realized that my passion lies in developing processes and rule-based designs. This approach doesn’t conform to typical design categories, a specific scale, or even disciplines, which is exactly what intrigued me. I recognized that my niche is in merging design with technology.” This methodology turned into Vorhammer’s career once he had the opportunity to craft his first parametric building in 2012, the Pavilion for Samsung, located in Yeosu, South Korea, for the World Expo. “To this day, I am continually amazed and grateful that my passion not only fuels my work but also sustains my livelihood. It’s a rare and fulfilling experience where my professional endeavors align seamlessly with my personal interests,” he adds.
Simon Vorhammer \ Photo: Janne Kern
Since then, Vorhammer has held respected positions at architectural firms such as Foster and Par...