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Dynamic Sketching: AI-Powered Architecture

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Topic: Dynamic Sketching: AI-Powered Architecture
Date: September 13 – 14, 2025
Time: 14:00 – 17:00 GMT
Format: Online on Zoom
Duration: 2 Sessions (6 Hours)
Registration Deadline: September 12th, 2025
Total Seats: 50 seats
Difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate
Language: English
Certificate: Yes
General Registration: 100 EUR
Join free: with Full Access membership
Fee For Digital Members: 85 EUR (15% discount available only for Digital Members)
Organized By: PAACADEMY
Tutor: Rolando Cedeño De La Cruz
Recordings: Recordings will be available for all participants afterward indefinitely.

Introduction to Dynamic Sketching:

Dynamic Sketching: AI-Powered Architecture is not just a workshop; it’s a creative breakthrough for architects, designers, and students ready to revolutionize the way they present their ideas.

In this immersive experience, you’ll unlock the power of AI to generate stunning architectural sketches in multiple styles and bring them to life through dynamic animations. Whether you’re pitching a bold concept or refining a design narrative, this workshop will equip you with the tools and techniques to stand out with clarity, emotion, and originality.

Say goodbye to static presentations and hello to a new era of storytelling where your vision moves, evolves, and captivates.

The Scope of Dynamic Sketching:

This workshop is divided into two main parts:

AI Sketch Creation

Participants will explore a wide range of sketching styles using AI, from loose conceptual drawings to more defined representations. Emphasis will be placed on prompt development strategies that progressively refine the visual outcome. This section encourages creative exploration beyond photorealism, focusing on mood, interpretation, and conceptual strength.

Professional Animation with AI

The second part of the workshop will focus on animating the generated sketches. This workshop will teach you how to utilize AI tools to create professional-grade animations featuring various camera movements, transitions, and visual effects. The goal is to develop compelling animated presentations that effectively communicate architectural ideas to clients and stakeholders, especially in the early design phase.

Key Learning Topics:

Progressive prompt development techniques using MidJourney
Exploration of 10+ different architectural sketching styles
How to generate automatic prompts within MidJourney
Comparative strategies using DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT for sketch-based prompting
Techniques for sketch animation directly inside MidJourney
Creating fluid and professional sketch animations with Kling AI
Using Archivincy for advanced sketch animation workflows
Combining Rendair and Archivincy for high-quality sketch generation

Program:

Day 1: AI Prompting & Sketch Creation in MidJourney

Mastering Prompting for Architectural Sketches:

Introduction to the course and key objectives
What is progressive prompting?
Building prompts from scratch: structure, clarity, and iteration
Live demonstration: generating sketch outputs in MidJourney
Hands-on exercise: participants create and refine prompts for a chosen design

Exploring Styles & Smart Prompting Tools

Overview of 10+ sketching styles in architecture (pencil, ink, charcoal, axonometric, etc.)
Matching style with concept and context
Automatic prompt generation inside MidJourney
Comparison: MidJourney vs. DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT for architectural prompts
Hands-on session: create three stylistically distinct sketch views of the same project

Day 2: AI-Powered Sketch Animation & Presentation

Animating Your Sketches with AI Tools

Introduction to animation tools: Kling AI, Archivincy, and MidJourney video
Understanding movement: camera logic in architectural storytelling with Kling AI
Live demo: creating motion from static sketches
Hands-on: animating a Day 1 sketch using MidJourney

Advanced Workflows & Final Showcase

Using Archivincy + Rendair for advanced sketch animation workflows
Enhancing animations with smooth transitions and layered depth
Final hands-on: each participant creates a 12-second animated sketch video of a topic given by the instructor
Group review and professional feedback
Closing: exporting, sharing, and presenting your animated concepts

Software

Midjourney Standard Subscription
Rendair (one month free subscription will be provided before the workshop)
Archivinci
Kling AI
ChatGPT
Deepseek

Workshop Notes:

Please ensure you have all the software installed before the workshop starts. Software installation is NOT a part of the workshop.

Instructor:

Rolando Cedeño De La Cruz

Rolando Cedeño de la Cruz is a Costa Rican/Chilean Architect and Senior 3D Artist. Graduated from Universidad de Costa Rica, he has a demonstrated history of working in the architecture & commercial retail design industry for the last 20 years.

Skilled in Architectural Design, Point of Sale Design, Exhibit Design, Furniture Design, and Innovative Concept Design. He has also been part of the Gensler 3D Architectural Visualization crew and is the founder of Aurik Exhibits & Retail Design.

His designs are focused on creating spatial and sensory experiences that are highly vitalizing, to promote the connections between people, their passion for life, and the notion of a prosperous future.
Currently dedicated to innovative content development for the Metaverse and Visionary Design Conceptualization with multiple AI technologies.

Important Notes:

The “Dynamic Sketching: AI-Powered Architecture” Studio workshop by PAACADEMY will start at 14:00 (GMT) on Saturday, September 13th, 2025.
Total sessions: 2 Sessions
The teaching duration per session will be 3 hours.
Students will have time for a break between teaching hours.
Each session and the entire studio 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.