Courses Architectural Design Tectonix: Kangaroo Form-Finding & AI Narrative Design

Tectonix: Kangaroo Form-Finding & AI Narrative Design

Name: Tectonix: Kangaroo Form-Finding & AI Narrative Design
Price: 85.00 EUR

This workshop merges physics-based form-finding and AI-driven narrative design to transform meshes into expressive architectural concepts.

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50 Seats

Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2026

14:00 - 18:00 GMT

Saturday - Sunday

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8 Hours

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Introduction of the workshop:

Tectonix is a comprehensive workshop that unites physics, mathematical form-making, and digital tools with culture and narrative to build a new, integrated design workflow. It guides participants from the earliest stage of coarse geometry toward meaningful, narrative-driven outcomes showing how form, force, and storytelling can operate together rather than as isolated steps.

The workshop positions computational tools and AI systems not just as utilities, but as collaborators that help frame atmosphere, context, and cultural intent.

What You’ll Learn?

Preparation of coarse meshes for physics-based, doubly curved form-finding.

Force-driven geometric transformation using Grasshopper and Kangaroo.

Narrative-based concept generation informed by form, culture, and AI prompts.

AI integration of Kangaroo geometries through Nano Banana Pro for advanced visual outcomes.

Refinement and presentation of results using Kling AI and related tools.

Cohesive workflow linking tools, form logic, and narrative design.

Tectonix: Kangaroo Form-Finding & AI Narrative Design

Methodology:

The methodology unfolds through two interconnected streams.

The first is a parametric, physics-based form-finding, where Grasshopper and Kangaroo are used to transform coarse meshes into smooth, doubly curved surfaces.

This process demonstrates how force simulations, topology adjustments, and mathematical logic can generate expressive architectural forms with structural intuition embedded in their geometry.

The second stream is AI-driven conceptual exploration, where tools like Midjourney and Nano Banana expand the physics-generated geometries into cultural and urban narratives.

Prompt crafting, image inputs, and form-derived references guide the AI outputs, which are then enhanced, animated, and refined using Magnific AI and Kling AI.

Program:

Session 1: Fundamentals and Parametric Modeling

Part 1 — Theoretical Introduction

A conceptual walk-through of Parametric Design, Form-Finding, AI, and Narrative, establishing how these elements converge into a unified workflow.

Part 2 — Minimal Surface Modeling

Building a coarse mesh in Rhino and preparing it for force simulation. Students learn how mesh topology and boundary conditions influence minimal surface behavior.
Key Tool: Rhino

Part 3 — Force Simulation / Form-Finding

Applying force components through Grasshopper + Kangaroo to transform the coarse mesh into a stable, doubly curved minimal surface. Includes mesh relaxation, stability checks, and exporting a clean mesh for downstream use.
Key Tools: Grasshopper, Kangaroo

Session 2: Narrative, AI, and Output

Part 1 — Exploring Visual Narrative with AI

Generating narrative-based morphological studies using Midjourney—participants craft prompts inspired by minimal surfaces, structural logic, and cultural influences.
Key Tool: Midjourney

Part 2 — Linking Modeling to AI Generation

Integrating the Grasshopper/Kangaroo geometry with Nano Banana Pro to interpret AI results, refine visual direction, and set up final views grounded in the simulated form.
Key Tool: Nano Banana Pro

Part 3 — Narrative Scenes & Presentation Output

Creating presentation videos using Kling AI to combine the simulated form, AI concepts, and narrative into a cohesive visual sequence.
Key Tool: Kling AI

What You’ll Use?

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Knowledge Requirements:

Basic knowledge of Grasshopper is recommended

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Important Notes:

Files will be provided during the workshop for the students to follow

Instructors:

Khaled Sadeden

Biography

Khaled Sadeden is a Senior Architect and Parametric Designer based in Qatar. He is amember of the Damascus Engineering Syndicate and a MMUP–UPDA certified engineer.Khaled graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from the InternationalUniversity for Science and Technology (IUST) in 2010. Soon after, he moved to Qatar, where hespent ten years with HEC, working as a Lead Architect and later as a Design Manager. Duringthis period, he participated in and completed more than seventeen high-end projects.Khaled’s passion for computational design led him to pursue a Master’s degree in ParametricDesign in Architecture (MPDA) at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). Thisexperience strengthened his interest in advanced geometry, digital fabrication, andperformance-based design.In 2025, he founded Advanced Design Lab (ADL) under Advanced Architecture &Urbanism LLC. Through ADL, Khaled focuses on combining contemporary architecturalpractice with advanced computational tools, mathematical methods, and culturally groundeddesign approaches to create thoughtful and innovative projects.