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Design-Tech Talk 7.0

Design-Tech Talk 7.0 features expert-led presentations and a dynamic discussion on the latest advancements and emerging technologies.

Nov 8, 9, 2025
3 Lessons
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4 Hours
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Join us for Design-Tech Talk, an exclusive and engaging panel discussion featuring distinguished experts, each offering unique insights into the latest advancements in architecture, design innovation, and emerging technologies reshaping industries today.

This dynamic event will explore the intersection of these fields, with each expert delivering a one-hour presentation that provides an in-depth look at the transformative potential of architectural design, the role of AI in shaping the future of design, and the groundbreaking capabilities of 3D printing in revolutionizing the way we build and create.

Don’t miss this chance to engage with innovators who are pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology, driving change in architecture, design, and beyond. Whether you're a professional, student, or simply passionate about the future of design, Design-Tech Talk promises to inspire and equip you with the insights needed to navigate the exciting future of these fields.

Program:

Day 1 - Saturday, November 8th

  • Opening session: 18:00 - 18:15 GMT
  • 1st Speaker: Cosimo Scotucci 18:15 - 19:15 GMT
  • Closing session: 19:15 - 19:30 GMT

Day 2 - Sunday, November 9th

  • Opening session: 16:00 - 16:15 GMT
  • 1st Speaker: IOUS Studio 16:15 - 17:15 GMT
  • 2nd Speaker: Leonardo Nuevo-Arenas 17:30 - 18:30 GMT
  • Closing session: 18:30 - 18:45 GMT

Cosimo Scotucci

 
Cosimo Scotucci is a Rotterdam-based architect, artist, and innovator. He works to contribute to a more resilient world through speculative design, exploring how architecture can reshape ecosystems.

Since 2016, he has been a Senior Project Leader and Architect at MVRDV, where he leads projects from concept to execution. His portfolio includes large-scale cultural, residential, and mixed-use developments in China and Taiwan.

Scotucci’s work emphasizes sustainability, adaptive reuse, and the integration of public and cultural programs within dynamic urban contexts, reflecting his vision for thoughtful and future-focused architecture.
 

 IOUS Studio

 

IOUS Studio is an architecture and design studio specializing in emerging technologies, computational design, and digital fabrication. Founded in 2023 in Rotterdam, it explores new architectural possibilities through 3D printing and innovative materials. The studio has collaborated with leading companies and exhibited worldwide, gaining recognition in prominent publications.

Led by Argentine-born, Netherlands-based architect duo Sol Sanchez Cimarelli and Agustin Ros, both graduates of Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, IOUS Studio merges a multidisciplinary, high-tech approach with global expertise. Their work spans architecture, interiors, pavilions, and installations, redefining design through technology, customization, and sustainability. Committed to innovation, IOUS Studio envisions the future of architecture as dynamic, experimental, and impactful.

 

Leonardo Nuevo-Arenas 


Leonardo Nuevo-Arenas is the Head of Computational Design at Kinetica, where he leads the integration of algorithmic workflows, digital fabrication, and robotic manufacturing. Trained as an industrial designer, he belongs to Latin America’s first generation of computational design practitioners.

At Kinetica, he established the Computational Design Department, developing custom processes that bridge architectural vision with precision manufacturing. Leonardo has collaborated with leading firms such as Foster + Partners, Zaha Hadid Architects, Heatherwick Studio, and AS+GG, and is an active educator and speaker across Latin America.
 

Content

The recordings are available for active members after the event.

Speakers:

Biography
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.
Biography
Cosimo Scotucci is a Rotterdam-based architect, artist, and innovator. He works to contribute to a more democratic and resilient world through speculative design, exploring how architecture can reshape ecosystems and societal realities.Since 2016, he has been a Senior Project Leader and Architect at MVRDV, where he leads projects from concept to execution. His portfolio includes large-scale cultural, residential, and mixed-use developments in China and Taiwan.Scotucci’s work emphasizes sustainability, adaptive reuse, and the integration of public and cultural programs within dynamic urban contexts, reflecting his vision for thoughtful and future-focused architecture.
Biography
IOUS Studio is an architecture and design studio specializing in emerging technologies, computational design, and digital fabrication. Founded in 2023 in Rotterdam, it explores new architectural possibilities through 3D printing and innovative materials. The studio has collaborated with leading companies and exhibited worldwide, gaining recognition in prominent publications.Led by Argentine-born, Netherlands-based architect duo Sol Sanchez Cimarelli and Agustin Ros, both graduates of Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, IOUS Studio merges a multidisciplinary, high-tech approach with global expertise. Their work spans architecture, interiors, pavilions, and installations, redefining design through technology, customization, and sustainability. Committed to innovation, IOUS Studio envisions the future of architecture as dynamic, experimental, and impactful.
Biography
Leonardo Nuevo-Arenas is the Founder and Head of Computational Design at Kinetica, where he leads the integration of algorithmic workflows, digital fabrication, and robotic manufacturing. Trained as an industrial designer, he belongs to Latin America’s first generation of computational design practitioners. At Kinetica, he established the Computational Design Department, developing custom processes that bridge architectural vision with precision manufacturing. Leonardo has collaborated with leading firms such as Foster + Partners, Zaha Hadid Architects, Heatherwick Studio, and AS+GG, and is an active educator and speaker across Latin America.
4 reviews.
Malak Sabah

Malak Sabah 2025-11-10 22:04

Great!

Sergio Beltran

Sergio Beltran 2025-11-11 01:27

Great Talk!

Phurit Sati

Phurit Sati 2025-11-11 19:43

very good

Md Tareq Abdullah

Md Tareq Abdullah 2025-11-16 10:17

Cosimo Scotucci was quite spontaneous and to the point. Liked the narrative of Agustin Ross as well. Rest of the speakers were good as well, Learned quite a few things. Good outline.