Design-Tech Talk

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Topic: Design-Tech Talk
Date: October 6, 2024
Time: 14:00 – 17:15 GMT
Format: Online on Zoom
Duration: 1 Session (3 Hours)
Registration Deadline: October 6th, 2024
Total Seats: 500 seats
Language: English
Certificate: Yes
General Registration: Free Event
Organized By: PAACADEMY
Guests: Tim Fu, Cas Esbach, Arian Hakimi
Recordings: Recordings will be available for all participants indefinitely afterward.

Introduction:

Join us for an insightful Design Panel Talk featuring three distinguished experts who will explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, design, and emerging tools and technologies that are reshaping industries today. Each guest will present for one hour, offering an in-depth look at AI’s transformative potential across various fields and the latest advancements in architectural design. From innovative applications to the future of AI-driven development, this panel is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from leading voices at the forefront of the Architectural revolution.

The Scope of Design-Tech Talk:

The Design-Tech Talk will feature engaging live Q&A sessions, where attendees can directly interact with the speakers and explore the more profound implications of AI’s role in design. These discussions will allow participants to share ideas and learn from leaders’ experiences at the cutting edge of architectural and technological innovation. The event aims to foster a collaborative environment for learning and networking.

This event is ideal for anyone interested in the intersection of architecture, technology, and AI. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of parametric design, learn about the latest computational tools, or discover how AI is shaping the future of the design industry, this talk will offer valuable insights and inspiration. Learn from industry pioneers and explore the future of design technology.

Program:

Introduction – 14:00 GMT
Presentation by Studio Tim Fu – 14:15 GMT
Presentation by Arian Hakimi – 15:15 GMT
Presentation by Cas Esbach – 16:15 GMT
Closing session – 17:15 GMT

Guest Speakers:

Tim Fu

Tim Fu is a renowned architectural designer specializing in advanced computation and artificial intelligence (AI). Emerging from Zaha Hadid Architects, he founded Studio Tim Fu, a high-tech architectural practice pioneering the integration of AI into visionary design. As an active educator, Tim has held various workshops on advanced computation in design. Furthermore, he is an outspoken advocate of using and integrating AI in the architecture industry, speaking at multiple universities and conferences globally. Tim also amassed a following as a content creator, sharing his design and technological innovations on multiple platforms.

Cas Esbach

Cas Esbach is a project leader and architect at MVRDV’s Rotterdam Office. With a rich professional background that includes positions at Derksen|Windt in Delft, Civic Projects in Chicago, and BIG in New York, Cas has been an integral part of the MVRDV team in Rotterdam for over five years. He has significantly contributed to and led numerous impactful projects during his tenure. His notable achievements include successful projects such as the Shenzhen Terraces, Tripolis Park in Amsterdam, and Valley in Amsterdam. Additionally, Cas has served as an esteemed educator, bringing his expertise to the academic realm as a dedicated teacher at TU Delft, where he imparts his knowledge and passion for architecture to the next generation of professionals.

Arian Hakimi

Arian Hakimi founded Arian Hakimi Architects, a multidisciplinary studio for Architecture, Urbanism, and design rooted in systematic design strategies. His academic background starts in India, where he attended the University of Pune and later transferred to the University of Tehran to finish his B.Arch, focusing on the lost arts of Iran. He then studied M.Arch at IaaC-UPC, focusing on urban design and computational-morphogenesis design methodology.

He has been lecturing in the field of parametricism and systematic design methods. He has tutored over 17 international workshops promoting bottom-up design methodology to unfold new territories in the design field. Including in Zaha Hadid Architects, the internship summer program resulted in an exhibition of the extraordinary process,” the late Zaha Hadid’s final show at Maison Mais Non-London.”

ZHA Experience
Lead Designer at Zaha Hadid Architects 2013 – 2021

He joined ZHA in 2013 and has been involved in more than 26 projects, ranging from residential and mixed-use buildings to transportation infrastructure and masterplan development, including two projects under construction. Unicorn Island in Chengdu and KAFD, an award-winning Metro Station in King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. In both projects, he has contributed to implementing advanced parametric design strategies and automation in architectural workflow and complex geometry rationalization.

Important Notes:

The Design-Tech Talk hosted by PAACADEMY will start at 14:00 (GMT) on Sunday, October 6th, 2024.
Total sessions: 1 Session
The event will be recorded, and videos will be available for participants just a day after the event for unlimited time.
The event will be hosted on Zoom.
PAACADEMY will provide a certificate of attendance.