Unseen videos reveal Zaha Hadid's first digital designs

Daniel Oakley, an architect, has unveiled videos showcasing the initial 3D computer models developed at Zaha Hadid Architects, providing a unique insight into the studio's pioneering digital design efforts. Oakley, who introduced the Macintosh IIci—the first design computer—into Hadid's office in 1989, created these videos from designs saved on floppy disks. The clips feature digital walkthroughs of competition submissions like the Zollhof Media Park and the Tomigaya Building. Oakley collaborated with Hadid on the Tomigaya Building in 1986, prior to the studio's shift to digital tools. Initially hesitant about technology, the studio embraced it after Oakley won a competition by Apple UK and Paracomp Software, leading to significant advancements in their design capabilities. These videos are included in Dezeen's Parametricism series.