Interlock Tower

Rethinking Towe Typology with AI: This project explores the redesign of contemporary tower structures using machine learning (ML), challenging the repetitive, profit-driven design seen in cities like Hong Kong. The goal is to discover new typologies through AI and stacking rules, and tren translate them to a robotic fabrication system (pick and place). AI-generated towers … Read more

Workshop 3.1_KAPLA-Nest

| INTRODUCTION | Learning Structures: From Parametric Rules to Machine-Made Forms. In this project, we explored the interplay between parametric design, machine learning, and robotic fabrication. Starting from Kapla block assemblies controlled by simple deformation rules, we trained a GAN to reinterpret and generate new structural variations. The process concluded with robotic pick-and-place construction, closing … Read more

The Vertical Machine: Reimagining Industrial Architecture for a Regenerative Urban Future

Node Level AI generation

_Architecture Inspired by Ensō: Unity Through Cycles At the heart of The Vertical Machine lies a philosophical foundation. Borrowing from the Zen concept of ensō, the circle that symbolizes the beauty of incompleteness and the continuity of cycles, the project embraces imperfection and transformation. Just as an ensō is drawn in a single fluid stroke, … Read more

BIMSC Studio: Hyperbuilding-B Data Team

A Brief Introduction The site for Hyperbuilding-B is immediately adjacent to that of Hyperbuilding-A, which is nestled in the Minato Ward of the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. Minato is one of Tokyo’s 23 special wards and is known for being a major business, diplomatic and residential hub. It is heavily urbanised, with approximately 14,000 people per … Read more

DESIGN FLEX- PHASE- II

Abstract Parametric design tools like Grasshopper empower architects to create adaptive and efficient spatial layouts, but their complexity presents a barrier for non-experts. This research proposes a community-driven design tool that leverages Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) and Large Language Models (LLMs) to learn from expert-authored Grasshopper scripts, enabling prompt-based parametric layout design. By encoding design … Read more

Timber V4ult: Resilient Envelopes

Objective To develop resilient, adaptable, and sustainable building envelopes that integrate active and passive design strategies, utilizing advanced ecological materials and systems to optimize energy efficiency, recyclability, and environmental responsiveness throughout their lifecycle. Location Case Studies Wind & Sun Path Analysis Solar Radiation Diagram Envelope Layer : Roof Pergolas Design Intent : Our pergolas were … Read more

The Power of a good BIM Execution Plan

Abstract The BIM scope of a project still has many ambiguities, challenges, and known difficulties related to internal and external politics and other human factors. Project stakeholders usually have overlapping but in most cases different interests, e.g. tendering consultants and contractors want clearer definitions to be able to minimize their risk when submitting an offer, … Read more

Tower Design App

The Tower Design App is an interactive web application that empowers architects and designers to create and refine tower designs. Users start by uploading a site file in 3DM format, which establishes the design context. They then adjust a variety of design parameters through intuitive sliders that control component heights, floor plate sizes, rotations, and … Read more

Layers of Besòs: Unfolding Barrio’s Identities

Introduction: Understanding Besòs Beyond the Surface The El Besòs i el Maresme area in Barcelona carries a complex history—one shaped by migration, exclusion, and resilience. Often perceived through the lenses of insecurity and economic struggle, the neighborhood is in fact a vibrant intersection of identities, cultures, and urban transformations. Layers of Besòs is a research-driven … Read more

Seats and Sightlines

The App The purpose of the app is to help Step 0 of designing a stadium. This is a complex subject, in fact FIFA has a 1300 page handbook capturing the explicit requirements for every aspects of the design, down to the finest details, which is driven by benchmarked operational needs. The scope of the … Read more

Enhancing BIM with Innovative Workflows for Architectural Design with Kenn Clausen

New Sydney Fish Market

Abstract BIM enhances data integration and precision in architectural workflows but can constrain creative freedom. This tension challenges architects seeking to balance BIM’s technical benefits with human-centered, innovative design. The podcast explores hybrid approaches that integrate BIM with flexible workflows to foster creativity and meaningful spatial experiences. By examining real-world applications, it aims to identify … Read more

On-Site Cat Vet : Veterinarian Care Booth

The aim of the project is to create a solution for Kuwait’s biggest urban problem, street cats’ overpopulation. A large population of stray cats roams the streets, often suffering from injuries, infections, and diseases. These cats face difficult living conditions, with no access to suitable shelter, nutrition, or veterinary medical care. Left untreated poses a … Read more