Nora Katharina Fankhauser Zeder

Nora serves as an Urban Computational Designer and Design Resilience Leader at Gensler, London, where her expertise is shaping the future of urban environments through cutting-edge computational design and data analysis techniques. A graduate of the Bartlett School of Architecture at UCL, Nora has harnessed her academic and professional experiences to specialise in developing sustainable, innovative solutions for complex urban challenges. Her role at Gensler involves integrating computational methods into urban planning processes, allowing for more efficient and precise designs that respond to the dynamic needs of modern cities. Nora’s work focuses on leveraging big data and advanced modeling tools to simulate urban dynamics and predict future outcomes, ensuring that her designs are both innovative and sustainable. In addition to her professional practice, Nora is deeply committed to education in her field. She teaches computational design, sharing her expertise with aspiring architects and urban designers. Through her teaching, she emphasises the importance of computational tools in crafting responsive, adaptable, and environmentally conscious urban spaces. Nora's courses cover a range of subjects, from basic programming and data visualisation to complex simulations and algorithmic modeling, preparing the next generation of designers to push the boundaries of urban innovation. Her dual role as both practitioner and educator enriches her ability to contribute to the urban design field, making her a distinguished leader in computational design.