With the interaction between the development of computational approaches in architecture and contemporary forms of spatial design intelligence, some new theories of architectural design have emerged to differentiate between architects and control the design processes. These theories are used in almost all areas of design, from architecture to urban design to provide fields of ideas and solutions that favor complexity. Most of these theories are geared towards relying on understanding and using computational methods to generate exotic and complex geometries. In this regard, three of these theories will be discussed and tested against three buildings. The theories are: parametric design, genetic architecture and emergence, which characterize some of the contemporary approaches to architectural design. One of the common design techniques used in Architecture is parametric design. The term parametric design “is a methodology that uses advanced visualization technologies and mathematical algorithms to optimize the structure and shape of materials to promote resource efficiency and innovative solutions in the area of ​​the built environment.” However, the line between parametric design and the current computer-aided drawing or modeling approach is not very clear (Monedero, 2000). However, it provides a precise formulation instead of a complex relationship between elements and subsystems. According to Schumacher 2008, there are three significant agendas that might be useful to consider during this process. First, move from single system differentiation to the programmed association of mutable subsystems. Secondly, the complex configuration. The third objective is to allow the architectural environment to reconfigure itself and adapt to r...... middle of paper ......overlaying of multiple envelopes which is probably an evolution. Overall, the Dalian Shell Museum may not be an excellent example to represent the emergence theory. In conclusion, despite the development of modern architecture and the intervention of information technology to support this development, contemporary architectural outcomes have become more complex and complicated with potential formulation problems. As a result, new theories of architecture came to place lines between being within the scope of these issues and producing a modern and elegant built environment. The seduction of the form produced by the computer also stimulates architects to engage in the search for new theories to develop the discipline and to work to combine formulation with materialization. Finally, some of these theories are accepted and still others constitute a controversial aspect in architecture.