As a multidisciplinary architect, I design at the intersection of art, science, and technical innovations from the computational, biomedical, and robotics industry. In order to blur the bounders between the physical and digital realms, I explore a series of real-time robotic feedback systems to generate a direct dialogue between the natural and the artificial. Science, therefore, informs design decisions and in turn, architectural form orchestrates biological growth.

Through Ph.D. research, workshops, and design studios developed for the Masters of Architecture program at RMIT, Monash University, and SCI-Arc University; BioLab explores the symbiotic relationship between computational design, robotic fabrication, and biological materials.

My expertise is focused on the fusion of bespoke parametric design, large-scale robotic fabrication, and emerging technologies in sustainable material research. Specifically, my design practice explores the impact of material and robotic tectonics on the overall design process- resulting in the creation of a new and innovative architectural and design language.

Each project entails a unique algorithm, developed to showcase fibrous formations with intricacy and detail at the architectural scale. Utilizing computational programs such as Grasshopper, Rhino, Houdini, and Zbrush I explore a non-indexical approach to design in order to generate a sense of ambiguity regarding how each form is generated. This process enables each fabricated form to blur the boundaries between the natural and artificial realms.

As a sneaker designer for Adidas, my mission is to push the boundaries of experimental architecture by fabricating customized and technologically advanced construction prototypes.

BioLab was founded by Dr. Natalie Alima in August 2017.