Stuttgart University, Institute for Computational Design and Construction (IDC)
Architect and professor at the University of Stuttgart and founding director of the Institute for Computational Design and Construction (IDC). Menges focuses on the biomimetic engineering and computation design methods with wood-based materials through projects such as the Urbach Tower and most recently the livMatS Pavilion. These landmark constructions celebrate new approaches of utilizing digital timber construction and the tradition of wood as a construction material.