CRTKL’s David Weir-McCall Featured at Build: London ‘19 for Architecture

Announcement | December 10, 2019

DUBAI, UAE– December 10, 2019 – Senior Designer, David Weir-McCall from CallisonRTKL’s Dubai office was a featured speaker at the Build: London ‘19 for Architecture event held September 25, 2019 at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Representatives from 180 companies came to watch a lineup of impressive speakers showcase and discuss digital twins, immersive design, urban planning, and data visualization, with a keen focus on how real-time rendering is transforming traditional processes.

Speaking on the topic, “Unreal Engine and Data-Driven Design,” Weir-McCall shared his experiences exploring Unreal Engine to help develop stronger design principles around human behavior.

“CallisonRTKL is embracing the digital frontier next to leaders such as Zaha Hadid,” said Weir-McCall. on the psychology and interactions of the people who will occupy future developments to create more robust adaptive designs

Unreal Engine leads the way in VR and is designed for demanding applications such as AAA games, filmmaking and photoreal visualization. It provides a solid foundation to build content on all VR platforms from PC to console to mobile and is making its way into the architecture realm. Learn more about Unreal Engine.

View his presentation here:

About CallisonRTKL
CallisonRTKL is a global architecture, planning and design practice. Over the last 70 years, we have created some of the world’s most memorable and successful environments for developers, retailers, investors, institutions and public entities. Our work has set us apart as the number one retail design firm in the world and a top-five architecture practice across multiple disciplines and sectors. Under the Arcadis umbrella, we continue to expand our sphere of influence and the depth and breadth of our resources. Our team of nearly 1,500 professionals around the world is committed to advancing our clients’ businesses and enhancing quality of life. callisonrtkl.com.

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