AI for Architectural Competitions: From Brief to Submission

Topic: AI for Architectural Competitions: From Brief to Submission
Date: August 29th, 2026
Time: 13:00 – 19:00 GMT
Format: Online on Zoom
Duration: 1 Session (6 Hours)
Registration Deadline: August 28th, 2026
Total Seats: 50 seats
Difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate
Language: English
Certificate: Yes
General Registration: 90 EUR
Join free: with Full Access membership
Fee for Digital Members: 60 EUR (15% discount available only for Digital Members)
Organized By: PAACADEMY
Tutor: Mohamed Fendi
Recordings: Recordings will be available for all participants indefinitely afterward.

Introduction to AI for Architectural Competitions: From Brief to Submission:

This one-day intensive workshop introduces participants to a complete AI-assisted workflow for developing an architectural competition entry, from the initial idea to the final submission.

Across six continuous hours, participants will select a competition brief, analyze its requirements, generate concept directions, develop architectural narratives, produce visual studies, refine design outputs, assemble presentation boards, and prepare a submission-ready package using available AI platforms and design tools.

The workshop is designed for all levels, from students and young designers to practicing architects who want to understand how AI can support concept design, visual exploration, storytelling, representation, and competition strategy.

The focus is not only on producing attractive images, but on building a coherent competition proposal with a strong concept, clear design logic, compelling visuals, and a professional final board.

Methodology:

By the end of the workshop, participants will understand how to use AI as a design partner throughout the full competition cycle:

Brief → Research → Concept → Design Development → Visualization → Board Composition → Final Submission

Participants will learn how to move beyond random image generation and use AI strategically to produce a complete, coherent, and submission-oriented architectural entry.

The workshop will guide participants from the earliest stage of understanding a competition brief to developing a concept, generating visual explorations, refining design logic, creating diagrams, writing project narratives, and assembling a submission-ready board.

Instead of treating AI as a random image generator, the workshop focuses on using AI as a structured design assistant — helping with research, ideation, storytelling, visual direction, critique, and presentation.

Participants will learn how to combine architectural thinking with AI platforms to produce stronger, faster, and more coherent competition proposals.

The session is open to all levels and is especially suitable for students, young architects, designers, and professionals interested in integrating AI into their design process.

The workshop is suitable for:

• Architecture students
• Fresh graduates
• Junior architects
• Designers interested in competitions
• Architects exploring AI workflows
• Anyone interested in concept design, visual storytelling, and architectural representation

No advanced AI experience is required.

Key Learning Topics:

• Analyze competition briefs and define design strategies
• Use AI for research, ideation, and concept development
• Create architectural narratives and visual directions
• Generate AI-assisted images and design studies
• Structure effective competition presentation boards
• Develop a workflow from concept to submission

Program:

Session 1 — Understanding the Competition Brief

• Selecting an architecture competition
• Analyzing the brief and judging criteria
• Researching context, precedents, and opportunities
• Defining project goals with AI

Session 2 — Concept Development

• Generating design concepts and narratives
• Developing massing and spatial strategies
• Refining ideas through AI-assisted iteration
• Building a clear architectural story

Session 3 — Visualization & Design Refinement

• Creating AI-generated visual studies
• Developing concept diagrams and key views
• Improving image quality and design consistency
• Building a reusable prompt library

Session 4 — Presentation & Submission

• Structuring a competition presentation board
• Writing concise project descriptions
• Organizing graphics, diagrams, and layouts
• Final review, critique, and submission strategy

Software:

• ChatGPT
• Gemini
• Nano Banana
• Claude
• Midjourney
• Freepik
• Adobe Firefly
• Krea AI

Workshop Notes:

• Software Installation is NOT a part of the workshop! Students must have all the software installed before starting the workshop.

Instructor:

Mohamed Fendi (Mo.)

Mohamed Fendi is an architectural designer and AI design workflow specialist with experience in concept design, competition strategy, architectural visualization, and design storytelling. His work explores how AI can support architects in accelerating early-stage design, generating strong narratives, developing visual identities, and producing competition-ready presentations.

Important Notes:

• The “AI for Architectural Competitions: From Brief to Submission” workshop by PAACADEMY will start at 13:00 (GMT) on Saturday, August 29th, 2026.
• Total sessions: 1 Session (6 Hours).
• The teaching duration per session will be 6 hours.
• Students will have time for a break between teaching hours.
• The workshop will be recorded, and videos will be available for participants just a day after the class for an unlimited time.
• PAACADEMY will provide a certificate of attendance.
• The studio has limited seats. Tickets are non-transferable & non-refundable. Please read carefully before you register.

Topic: AI for Architectural Competitions: From Brief to Submission
Date: August 29th, 2026
Time: 13:00 – 19:00 GMT
Format: Online on Zoom
Duration: 1 Session (6 Hours)
Registration Deadline: September 4th, 2026
Total Seats: 50 seats
Difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate
Language: English
Certificate: Yes
General Registration: 90 EUR
Join free: with Full Access membership
Fee for Digital Members: 60 EUR (15% discount available only for Digital Members)
Organized By: PAACADEMY
Tutor: Mohamed Fendi
Recordings: Recordings will be available for all participants afterward indefinitely.