Computational Design: NEXT 7.0 brings together pioneers and professionals from all industries to meet and discuss new emerging technologies in art, architecture, design, and manufacturing.
Julia Koerner, an Austrian designer who works at the intersection of architecture, product, and fashion design, will give an oration to the audience at the Computational Design: NEXT 7.0 conference. Julia is the founder of JK Design GmbH and JK-LA LLC and a faculty member at UCLA. Her recent collaborations include 3D-Printed Haute Couture and costumes for the Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther. Born in Salzburg, Austria, Julia received a Master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna and the Architectural Association in London. She is currently based between Los Angeles and Salzburg and has previously practiced in London and New York.She is known worldwide for her 3D-Printing design innovation; Julia’s work stands out at the top of these disciplines. Her work has appeared in magazines like National Geographic Magazine, VICE, WIRED, and the New York Times. In 2019 ARCHINECT named Julia Koerner “Architecture’s Queen of 3D Fabrication”. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET), the Art Institute of Chicago, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, and the Museum of Applied Arts MAK Vienna, are just a few of the museums and institutions that have shown her work. The constantly intriguing aspect of Julia’s work is its embodiment of a beautiful organic aesthetic.
Vishu Bhooshan, an associate at Zaha Hadid Architects and computational designer at ZHA CODE, will deliver a speech at the Computational Design: NEXT 7.0 conference. Vishu completed his Bachelor’s degree from Pune University, India, in 2010 and his Master’s degree at the Architectural Association Design Research Lab, London, the UK, in 2013. He previously worked as an architect in India at B.S Bhooshan & Associates, Mysore & MindSpace Architects, Bangalore.He leads the design research with computational geometries with a specific interest in structure and fabrication-aware tectonics, which incorporate digital form-finding, topology optimization, statistical learning, etc. He also leads the development of a software agnostic computational framework to explore the above. Since joining ZHA in 2013, he’s worked on research prototypes, product design, galleries, stadiums, metro stations, residential structures, and master plans, among other projects.
Giuseppe Fallacara Chirico, an architect, and architectural Professor will be giving a speech at the Computational Design: NEXT 7.0 conference. Giuseppe is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic School of Bari – Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, where he teaches Architectural Design and Stereotomy. He is a Doctor in Architectural design for the Mediterranean countries and author of numerous full-size prototypes and practical workshops connected to updating stone architecture.
Giuseppe is the Coordinator of the “CESAR” (Cours de Enseignement Supérieur en Architecture et Restauration). He has a master’s in Higher Applied Training Course in Architecture and Restoration of the School of Specialization of the Polytechnic of Bari. He exhibits at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2006 and annually, since 2005, at the Marmomac in Verona in the University and Research sector. He is visiting professor, among other universities, at NYIT (New York Institute of Technology) and MISIS (National University of Science and Technology) in Moscow.
Stephanie Chaltiel, an architect, interior designer, and co-founder of MUDD Architects, will address the audience at the Computational Design: NEXT 7.0 conference. Stephanie has spent the last several years researching and experimenting with new methods of constructing and living in the city that incorporate nature. During her brief, passionate, and fascinating career, she has worked in Mexico, French Guiana, New York, and now Barcelona. Bernard Tschumi, Zaha Hadid, and OMA are among her collaborators.Her architecture is deeply committed to assisting the disadvantaged in cities, rural regions, and refugee camps. Her current projects and progressive vision of new technology, such as the use of drones in conjunction with traditional building processes, have received widespread acclaim and multiple awards worldwide. Her award-winning projects, which combine cutting-edge technology and raw materials (ACADIA, MIT 2017, ICON Design 100 talents 2019, and Dezeen Awards Winners Highly commended mention), have been presented and displayed worldwide. She has taught at SUTD Singapore, Westminster London, AA London, Ravensbourne London, Brighton Architectural School, and, most recently, Elisava Barcelona. She also received an EU Marie Curie scholarship for four years, during which time she developed drone spray technology for sustainable design and renovations.
Zixiong Wei, Founder of SCRY will be giving a speech at the Computational Design: NEXT 7.0 conference. Zixiong specializes in digital design, additive manufacturing, and footwear innovation. Graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in China.
Computational Design: NEXT 7.0 brings together pioneers and professionals from all industries to meet and discuss new emerging technologies in art, architecture, design, and manufacturing.
Computational Design: NEXT 7.0 brings together pioneers and professionals from all industries to meet and discuss new emerging technologies in art, architecture, design, and manufacturing.
Roland Snooks, the director of the architecture practice Studio Roland Snooks and research lab Kokkugia, will deliver a speech at the Computational Design: NEXT 7.0 conference. Roland received a Ph.D. from RMIT University, focused on behavioral processes of formation that draw from the logic of swarm intelligence, and the operation of multi-agent algorithms. He holds a master’s in advanced architectural design from Columbia University where he studied on a Fulbright scholarship. In addition to his work with algorithmic design, Roland directs the Architectural Robotics Lab at RMIT University.He is a senior lecturer at RMIT University having previously taught widely in the US, including at Columbia University, the University of Pennsylvania, SCI-Arc, and the Pratt Institute. Roland’s work has been published widely including recent articles in AD, Domus, L’Arca, World Architecture, and Urban Environment Design. His work has been exhibited internationally at venues in London, New York, Paris, Melbourne, Moscow, Kyiv, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Beijing. Roland was nominated for the Chernikhov Prize in 2006 and 2010 and was the Australian Curator for the Beijing Architecture Biennale in 2008 and 2010. Studio Roland Snooks is currently working on projects in the US and Australia.
Daniela Atencio, an architect, researcher, and Faculty Member as Computational Thinking Coordinator at Universidad de Los Andes will demonstrate a Rhino 3d + Grasshopper 3d workflow for about 90 minutes at the Computational Design: NEXT 7.0 conference. Daniela completed her professional degree in Venezuela (Summa Cum Laude). Subsequently, she completed her Post-Graduate degree (Master of Design Research in Emerging Systems, Technologies, and Media) at SCI_Arc in the United States (graduated with Distinction).She was a Senior Associate at PATTERNS, managing various projects across America, Europe, and Asia and a talented multinational team of architects and designers. Her work has been published by platforms and associations such as the International Association for Robots in Architecture ROB | ARCH and the Association for Computer-Aided Design in Architecture on advanced technologies in architecture, representation, computational design, and computer-controlled-robotic fabrication (ACADIA). She has taught at UCLA and SCI-Arc as an Assistant Teacher and has been a critic reviewer at SCI_Arc, UCLA, University of Melbourne, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and Kent State University Universidad del Rosario. Her ongoing research project, “Programmed Materialism,” is exhibited at the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale Italian Pavilion Sezione del Padiglione Italia—CITYX Venice.
Aaron Porterfield, an industrial designer and the founder of his own consultancy F=F, will demonstrate a Rhino 3d + Grasshopper 3d workflow for about 90 minutes at the Computational Design: NEXT 7.0 conference. Aaron focuses on computational design and digital fabrication. He studied Industrial Design at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA. He has worked in additive manufacturing for eight years with Autodesk, FATHOM in Oakland, CA. He was an Artist in Residence at Autodesk Pier 9 in San Francisco, CA. He is also the developer of the Grasshopper plugin, Crystallon for designing lattice structures for 3d printing.
Value_Exe, a Computer Graphics artist who in 2020 started to exclusively create CG art, will demonstrate a Houdini Software workflow for about 90 minutes at the Computational Design: NEXT 7.0 conference.
Hamid Hassanzadeh is a distinguished architect, entrepreneur, researcher, and speaker. Having earned his degree in architectural engineering in 2012, Hamid has since contributed to various architectural projects across multiple regions around the globe.
In early 2016, he founded the ParametricArchitecture platform, initially launching on Instagram. Today, ParametricArchitecture, often abbreviated as PA, stands as a globally renowned hub for parametric, computational design, and AI lovers, boasting over 20 million monthly interactions on the internet. Hamid endeavors to demystify the intricacies of the parametric, computational, and AI realms through compelling articles, interviews, workshops, podcasts, and conferences disseminated across various digital platforms.
Furthermore, he’s the visionary behind PAACADEMY, an educational entity under the aegis of PA, dedicated to propagating the concepts of computational architecture and design. The PAACADEMY, as an educational platform, educates and engages with its audience, introducing them to advanced techniques and algorithms employed by architects, designers, and coders alike. He highlights exemplary projects executed using state-of-the-art design software, ensuring that his audience not only witnesses but also comprehends the depth and philosophy of these avant-garde design practices.
Moreover, as the esteemed host of the 'PA Talks' interview series, he engages in enriching conversations with architects, orchestrates numerous workshops, conferences, and events, and has had the privilege of interviewing myriad globally acclaimed architects, delving into their methodologies and foresighted visions for the architectural landscape.
Michael Pryor is a multi-faceted designer utilizing Rhino + Grasshopper, C#, Maya, ZBrush, Houdini and others. He is currently a Head of Procedural Generation at Wilder World Metaverse and the CDO of DesignMorphine. Previously he was a Computational Designer at Nike NXT on performance footwear. He has been involved in various major architectural works in the US, China, Dubai, and Lebanon. Previously, he worked at Trahan, SOMA, OLI, and [AY]A on projects ranging from museums, housing, restaurants, furniture, products, exhibits and prototypes. Michael is the author of the popular Grasshopper3d plug-in Pufferfish with over 150k downloads. He has been the tutor to workshops by the AA visiting school Paris with Louis Vuitton, 3D-Dreaming, Rese.Arch, MIT OSL, Harvard GSD, rat[LAB], PA, Meal, and DesignMorphine.
