Nikola D.

I am a façade engineer and computational designer with over 10 years of experience in AutoCAD and Rhino, 7 years in Grasshopper, and a year of experience developing custom components in C#. My work bridges architecture, computational design, and automation — turning complex geometries into efficient, buildable systems. Currently, I work at Sobotec, the largest façade panel manufacturer in North America. My role involves developing parametric tools and Grasshopper workflows. I’ve contributed to major architectural projects such as JFK Airport, Las Vegas Convention Center, Iowa State University, and Hyundai, BMW, and Porsche showrooms. Before joining Sobotec, I worked as an architect, where I implemented parametric design for form-finding and building optimization. My professional background also includes experience as a construction engineer, focusing on prefabricated structures and automated design processes. In parallel with my professional work, I’ve collaborated with international clients on Upwork, where I maintain a 100% success score. These projects span parametric design, optimization, 3D modeling, and visualization. My Master’s thesis at the University of Belgrade explored parametric and generative design in architecture, utilizing Grasshopper and the Galapagos evolutionary solver to optimize building geometry, position, and environmental performance using Ladybug tools. I’m passionate about pushing the limits of design through automation, algorithmic thinking, and digital fabrication, while keeping a strong architectural sensibility grounded in precision and creativity.