# Multi-Scalar Urbanism: Concept Buildups with AI > Welcome to Multi-Scalar Urbanism: Concept Buildups with AI , an intensive 2-day live workshop on PAACADEMY designed to revolutionize how you present large-scale urban design. Led by Sarah Aladayleh , Architect and Design Lead at the world-renowned Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) , thi… ## At a glance - Format: Upcoming live workshop - Price: €85.00 (list €100.00) - Difficulty: Beginner - Duration: 8 Hours - Schedule: Oct 24-25, 2026 - Instructors: Sarah Aladayleh - Categories: Artificial Intelligence - Software: Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Krea.AI, Gemini - Students: 8 - Rating: 5.0 / 5 - Canonical: https://paacademy.com/course/multi-scalar-urbanism-concept-buildups-with-ai - Enroll: https://paacademy.com/course/multi-scalar-urbanism-concept-buildups-with-ai --- ## About this course Masterplans are built in layers, learn how to tell their story. Join Sarah Aladayleh (Design Lead at BIG) for an intensive 8-hour live workshop to deconstruct masterplans into multi-scalar frameworks, build axonometric sequences, and generate animated concept buildups using Rhino, Krea, and Gemini. ## What you'll learn - **Deconstruct** complex masterplans into clear, multi-scalar frameworks—from regional grids and superplots down to individual parcel plots and building massing. - **Translate** 2D planning frameworks into sequential 3D volumetric gestures inside Rhino 3D using precision studio camera setups and massing workflows. - **Craft** publication-grade, annotated pitch decks in Illustrator and InDesign that make complex design reasoning instantly clear to juries and clients. - **Synthesize** static 3D axonometric keyframes into fluid, AI-powered concept video transitions using state-of-the-art tools like Krea.AI and Google Gemini. - **Produce** high-impact concept animation reels in Adobe Premiere Pro that showcase the step-by-step evolution of your masterplan project in motion. - **Deploy** elite visual storytelling methodologies from Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) to elevate your portfolio, win pitches, and dominate design competitions. ## Methodology Get ready for an immersive, studio-style workshop where theory instantly becomes practice! Whether you bring your own live urban project to supercharge or jump into our custom-crafted demo masterplan, you’ll work side-by-side with BIG’s top talent in an interactive, real-world design studio environment. - **Step 1: Unpack the BIG Storyboard** Dive into elite urban design principles and real BIG case studies. Learn to "read" massive masterplans, breaking down complex site narratives into clear, multi-scalar frameworks. - **Step 2: Sculpt the 3D Volumetric Gesture** Take your flat 2D planning frameworks and extract them into stunning, step-by-step 3D axonometric sequences inside Rhino. - **Step 3: Build the High-Impact Pitch Deck** Transform raw linework into publication-ready visual assets. Annotate, format, and assemble a crisp, persuasive pitch deck in Illustrator and InDesign that commands attention. - **Step 4: Unleash the AI Animation Engine** Watch static geometry come alive! Feed your 3D keyframes into **Krea.AI** or **Gemini** to auto-generate fluid video transitions between steps, then stitch it all together in Premiere Pro for a showstopping finish. ### Program: ### Day 1: Frameworks, Storyboards & Camera Angles - **Unpack** core urban design principles, multi-scalar case studies, and the art of architectural storytelling directly from Bjarke Ingels Group. - **Set up** your project reading framework using the studio demo masterplan or your own urban design site. - **Extract** and break down urban layers step-by-step, moving seamlessly from macro grids and superplots down to individual parcel plots and building massing. - **Storyboard** your concept’s unique narrative logic and configure precision cameras in Rhino to capture every crucial angle. ### Day 2: 3D Volumetrics, Annotation & AI Motion - **Build** a powerful 3D axonometric sequence in Rhino that translates your Day 1 plan layers into clear, volumetric design moves. - **Develop** publication-ready presentation boards by cleaning, styling, and annotating vector linework in Illustrator and InDesign. - **Generate** smooth AI video transitions between your static 3D steps using Krea.AI and Google Gemini. - **Stitch, edit, and export** your final animated concept reel—ready to dominate client pitches, competition entries, and portfolio reviews. ### Who Is This Workshop For? This workshop is tailored for architecture and urban design students, practicing masterplanners, and ambitious portfolio builders who want to translate complex spatial ideas into clear, compelling narratives. Whether you are aiming to refine your university thesis, elevate competition entries at your firm, or explore practical ways to integrate generative AI into your Rhino workflow, this live studio offers a structured path forward. ## Requirements - Only basic knowledge is needed in Rhinoceros 3D. ## FAQ ### Can I use my own project instead of the demo masterplan? Yes. You can work with the provided demo project or apply the methodology to your own urban masterplan. ### How much Rhino experience is required? You need to navigate the 3D space, extract clean linework, and export white-model camera views. ### What if I have never used Krea or Premiere Pro before? Prior video experience isn't necessary. The instructors demonstrate how to feed static diagram frames into the AI tools to generate the transitions, then stitch them together. ### What is the final deliverable at the end of the two days? You will produce a sequenced, annotated axonometric pitch deck and a short animated video showing your masterplan’s step-by-step concept buildup. ### Do I need paid AI subscriptions or high-end hardware? No special hardware is needed beyond a computer that runs Rhinoceros3D and Adobe software. Free or basic web accounts for Krea and Gemini are sufficient for the workshop.