Payam Malakouti
About Payam Malakouti
Payam Malakouti is a Senior Computational Designer and Unreal Engine Developer at Foster + Partners in London, specializing in real-time interactive digital tools for design optimization. He holds a Master of Architecture from the Manchester School of Architecture and a Bachelor of Architecture from Nottingham Trent University.
Work at Foster and Partners
Payam Malakouti serves as a Senior Computational Designer and Unreal Engine Developer at Foster + Partners, a prominent architecture and design firm based in London, England. He has been with the company since 2022, contributing to various projects by developing real-time interactive digital tools. His role involves collaborating with architects and engineers to enhance design and operational efficiency through advanced computational methods.
Education and Expertise
Payam Malakouti holds a Master of Architecture (MArch) from the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA). Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) at Nottingham Trent University, studying from 2015 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation in architectural principles, which he applies in his current role to create optimized design solutions.
Background
Before joining Foster + Partners, Payam worked as Modelling Director at DNA BARCELONA ARCHITECTS from 2019 to 2021. During his time in Barcelona, he focused on developing modeling techniques that contributed to architectural projects. His experience in both the UK and Spain has shaped his approach to computational design and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
Achievements in Computational Design
In his current position, Payam Malakouti specializes in developing real-time interactive tools using Unreal Engine. He applies systems thinking to create immersive environments and multi-dimensional parametric models. His work aims to optimize design processes and improve the functionality of buildings and urban spaces, showcasing his expertise in computational design.