This episode of PA Talks takes us inside Heatherwick Studio to chat with the brilliant Pablo Zamorano, Head of Geometry & Computational Design. Pablo and his team, from crafting complex geometries to developing custom digital tools, know no boundaries when it comes to architecture.
As always, we want to hear it all – Pablo’s journey to Heatherwick, the studio’s unique team environment, and the innovative tools shaping their most ambitious projects. AI in design? The future of computational workflows? We talk it all. And for young architects, we cover the essential insights on what it takes to succeed in the field.
About Pablo Zamorano
As Head of Geometry and Computational Design at Heatherwick Studio, Pablo Zamorano bridges architecture, technology, and academia. Since joining the studio in 2015, he has played a key role in numerous projects and led applied research efforts. His team specializes in integrating new technologies, simulations, and advanced fabrication techniques while also developing the studio’s own digital tools.
Zamorano was the Deputy Project Leader for Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross, London. He oversaw key project stages, coordinating between the studio and the executive architect. His expertise was particularly crucial in developing and executing the Upper Level’s complex geometries.
Beyond his work at Heatherwick Studio, Zamorano is also a lecturer at the Architectural Association, where he leads seminars on design innovation, fabrication workflows, and emerging digital methodologies.
About Heatherwick Studio:
Heatherwick Studio is a multidisciplinary design practice that pushes the boundaries of architecture, urbanism, and product design. Founded by Thomas Heatherwick, the studio is known for its bold, human-centered approach, seamlessly blending engineering, craftsmanship, and digital innovation to create spaces.
With a portfolio spanning cultural landmarks, large-scale developments, and experimental structures, the studio has delivered projects such as Coal Drops Yard in London, Little Island in New York, and 1000 Trees in Shanghai. Its work consistently challenges conventional architectural norms, emphasizing material exploration, advanced fabrication techniques, and the use of emerging technologies to bring complex ideas to life.
What sets Heatherwick Studio apart is its rejection of a fixed design style in favor of an approach that embraces the complexities of the real world. By balancing ingenuity with pragmatism, the studio continues to shape spaces that challenge expectations, celebrate craftsmanship, and create lasting impact.
About PA Talks:
Hosted by Hamid Hassanzadeh, founder and creative director of PA, the PA Talks interview series brings together the brightest minds in architecture and design. These captivating conversations explore these individuals’ lives, careers, and visions for the future.
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