Workshop: AI-Driven Architectural Design

Name: Workshop: AI-Driven Architectural Design
Start: 2026-11-12T08:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-12T17:00:59+01:00
Location: Behrens Lab der Creative Region (Tabakfabrik Linz)

Thursday 12 November · 08:30Behrens Lab der Creative Region (Tabakfabrik Linz)

What's it about?

Integrating AI from Concept to Production AI-generated images are everywhere, but do they actually change how architecture is designed? In most practices, AI is still used as a post-production tool. This workshop proposes a different approach: AI as an active design partner, embedded from early research and concept development to geometry, communication, and final presentation. Rather than focusing on image-making alone, the workshop explores how AI reshapes decision-making, iteration, and design thinking. Your Upgrade We move from “AI as renderer” to “AI as design intelligence.” Participants will learn how to integrate AI across: research and reference building concept generation and iteration spatial and formal development storytelling and client communication The goal is not better images, but optimized design processes. What We’ll Work On Part 1 — AI in the Creative & Concept Phase (Midjourney) Building research workflows and AI-assisted moodboards Controlled prompting for style references Version comparison and iterative concept development When to increase chaos, stylization, and weirdness — and why How AI influences design decisions, not just image outcomes Part 2 — AI in Architectural Communication (Claude) Image-to-video and camera prompting Presentation storytelling with AI Animation for competitions Architectural copywriting with a custom Agents How AI enhances spatial and narrative communication Part 3 — From Geometry to Production (ComfyUI) Sketch-to-render and e.g. Rhino viewport-to-render pipelines Render-to-drawing workflows Custom AI Tools for CAD-style output Image-to-3D and text-to-3D Workflow integration around one coherent project example Part 4 — Reflection & Critical Discussion Where does AI fall short? What still requires human judgment? How is authorship changing in architectural practice? How do offices implement AI responsibly? Data privacy and professional standards (overview) Who This Is For This workshop is primarily designed for architects, spatial designers, exhibition designers, and interior designers — professionals who work with space, atmosphere, and built environments. The tools and workflows are equally relevant for creative professionals and art directors who want to build visual worlds and AI-supported presentation material. You work in architecture, interior, exhibition, or spatial design You want to integrate AI meaningfully into your concept and production workflow — not just generate images You're curious how these tools apply to your specific projects (you'll have the chance to work on your own during the workshop) You prefer depth and structure over quick demos What You’ll Take Home A working AI concept workflow — a research-to-render pipeline you can apply to your next project immediately Prompting strategies tailored to architectural aesthetics and spatial communication A critical framework for where AI helps, where it doesn’t, and how to make that call Practical tool setups across Midjourney, ComfyUI, and ChatGPT Peer exchange with other practitioners navigating the same questions AI Mindset – opportunities & limitations What to Bring Laptop & charger Active accounts: Midjourney Claude ComfyUI Cloud or Local (setup instructions will be sent in advance) One of your own projects or reference images to work with (3D Model Screenshots, Renderings, Moodboard References) Date & Schedule 12 November 2026 08:30: Doors open, Coffee & Croissants 09:00: Introduction & Framing: AI-driven design — what it actually means 09:30: Part 1: AI in the Creative & Concept Phase (Midjourney) 12:00: Lunch Break 13:30: Part 2: AI in Architectural Communication & Prompting (Claude) 15:00: Part 3: From Geometry to Production (ComfyUI) 16:00: Part 4: Reflection, Critical Discussion & Feedback 17:00: End / Optional After-Work Drinks Our Workshop Host: Ebrar Eke Ebrar Eke is a Turkish architect and designer based in Vienna, currently working