Do I need prior experience with AI tools or sketching to join this workshop?

No prior AI experience is required, but basic familiarity with architectural sketching or design concepts will help. The workshop is designed for beginner to intermediate participants, and all AI workflows will be explained step-by-step.

What software or subscriptions do I need before the workshop?

All participants will receive a one-month free subscription to Rendair during the workshop. The only required subscription is a MidJourney Standard membership for the hands-on exercises. Other AI tools used in the workshop (Kling AI, Archivincy, ChatGPT, DeepSeek) will be demonstrated by the instructor, but having your own subscriptions for these is not mandatory to attend.

Will the workshop cover how to animate sketches?

Absolutely. You’ll learn to animate your AI-generated sketches using tools like Kling AI and Archivincy, adding camera movements, transitions, and depth effects to create professional animated presentations.

Will I learn prompt writing techniques specific to architectural sketches?

Yes. You’ll develop progressive prompting skills tailored for architectural sketches, including how to refine concepts, generate stylistic variations, and use AI to achieve consistent, high-quality results.

What will I take away from the workshop?

By the end, you’ll have a complete workflow for turning architectural concepts into dynamic, animated presentations, along with your own AI-generated sketches and a polished animated video you can showcase in your portfolio or client pitches.

Courses Architectural Design Dynamic Sketching: AI-Powered Architecture

Dynamic Sketching: AI-Powered Architecture

Name: Dynamic Sketching: AI-Powered Architecture
Price: 178.50 EUR
Rating: 5 (13 reviews)

This workshop teaches architects and designers how to create expressive architectural sketches and bring them to life through AI-powered animation techniques.

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Overview
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Sep 13, 14, 2025

11 Lessons

Beginner

6 Hours

Certificate — Learn

English

Unlimited Access

€210.00

€178.50

Gift Course

Introduction of the workshop:

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.

What You’ll Learn?

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

Dynamic Sketching: AI-Powered Architecture

Methodology:

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.

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

What You’ll Use?

Highlights:

Content

Intro + PAACADEMY Updates (16:13)

Introduction to MidJourney (55:16)

Unlocking MidJourney for Architects

This session introduces MidJourney’s Discord and web platforms, guiding participants through essential settings, version comparisons, and strategies for using AI tools effectively in early-stage design.

Refining AI Design Workflows (42:55)

Progressive Prompting for Design Accuracy

This session explores MidJourney’s evolving capabilities and introduces progressive prompting techniques for refining AI-generated designs with precision and intent.

Refining Images with Ratios (36:59)

AI Variations and Mood Boards

This session demonstrates how to refine AI-generated architecture with variation tools, regional edits, mood boards, and aspect ratios, ensuring stronger stylistic control and expressive image outputs.

Dynamic Architectural Visualization (50:59)

Animating Architecture with Camera Control

This session explores camera angles, aspect ratios, and animation in MidJourney, showing how to add people, text, and logos to architectural scenes while creating dynamic and resource-efficient presentations.

Enhancing Designs with Prompts (29:20)

Interiors & Storytelling

This session demonstrates text and logo integration in MidJourney, explores interior and exterior shot prompts, and closes with guidance on refining materials and storytelling.

Exploring AI Sketch Workflows (01:03:26)

Sketching Styles in Midjourney

This session transitions into sketching workflows, where participants test different styles—simple, pencil-line art, and rough digital sketches—by refining prompts step by step.

Sketching with AI Styles (52:49)

Exploring Styles for Architectural Sketches

This session explores diverse sketch styles in MidJourney—from oil painting, watercolor, and comics to Disney- and Pixar-inspired prompts—while highlighting aspect ratios, mood boards, and infographics.

Rendering & Animation Workflows (49:31)

From Style Prompts to Animation

This session covers advanced style-reference prompting and the full workflow of using Rendair AI for sketch-to-render and render-to-sketch transformations before introducing MidJourney’s animation features and limitations.

Animating Architecture with AI (29:32)

AI Animation Tools & Workflows

This session introduces AI animation workflows in Runway and Kling AI, and demonstrates prompt-based camera movements, presets, and techniques for animating architectural sketches with greater control.

From Sketches to Motion (31:39)

Animation & final Insights

This session concludes the workshop by covering advanced AI animation techniques, including camera movements, transitions, day-to-night time lapses, and multi-element blends.

Important Notes:

Rendair (one month free subscription will be provided during the workshop)

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

Instructors:

Rolando de la Cruz

Biography

Rolo is an accomplished professional with a proven track record of success in the architecture and commercial design industries. With expertise in Architectural Design, POS Design, Stand Design, and Furniture Design, Rolo has demonstrated a high level of proficiency in delivering innovative and visually stunning projects. Holding a Licentiate degree in Architecture and 3D Arch Visualization from the prestigious Universidad de Costa Rica, Rolo possesses a strong foundation in architectural principles and advanced visualization techniques. Currently, Rolo is channeling their focus towards Metaverse content development and architectural conceptualization, leveraging the power of AI. As a distinguished speaker, Rolo has been invited to deliver a compelling oration at the esteemed Computational Design: NEXT 14.0 conference, where they will delve into the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of architectural design and conceptualization.

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13 reviews.

Hanadi Alnajjar 2025-08-04 16:54

Hi! I’m really excited to join the course. I just wanted to ask if the class sessions will be available as recordings after the live sessions, or if the course will only be offered live? It would be helpful to know in case I ever need to review the material or miss a session. Thank you! (1 replies)

Amer Faraon 2025-08-15 13:14

Hello! Yes, the workshop will be recorded, and the recordings will be available to all participants shortly after the live event ends, with indefinite access.

Justin Haas 2025-09-09 16:13

Hello, when can we expect to receive information for the free access to Rendair prior to the course this weekend? (1 replies)

Amer Faraon 2025-09-12 16:02

Hello, The code will be shared during the live event!

e.fatehifar 2025-09-15 14:06

Interesting and inspiring Course!

Jeremiah Johnson 2025-09-15 14:14

Excellent course with an instructor who is knowledgeable and passionate about sharing that knowledge.

Guest kFUOuW 2025-09-15 16:07

great tips and tricks and hacks!

Justin Haas 2025-09-15 16:23

A very helpful lesson on AI sketching. Rolo was very easy to follow and had some great tips and tricks. I appreciate that he took the time to answer student questions, plus he stayed over time both days.

Christo Botha 2025-09-16 12:40

Was really good!

Sornketrat Sornkamron 2025-09-17 07:39

Used too much time on MIDJOURNEY, managed time poorly, and did not teach according to the course description.

Jemaiel Ahmed 2025-09-17 08:05

Good Job ! Thanks you !

TATIANA GARCIA CAM 2025-09-17 23:49

beautiful

Katerina Psychari 2025-09-22 09:37

The course offered very good insights and a strong presentation of the potential of dynamic sketching with AI. However, the schedule was not followed as described. For most of the two days, we focused only on MidJourney, while Kling AI and Rendair were introduced only in the last hour. Archivinci was promised in the program description but was not covered at all, and when participants asked about it, there was no response. Finally, we were promised shared material on a drive, but more than 10 days have passed and nothing has been shared yet.