Speaker Dave Pigram & Bianca Tse

Date 27.3.2024

Time HKT 18:30

Location via ZOOM

In this lecture, we'll be focusing on AI's role in reimagining urban architecture design, and explore how we can use AI to merge historical insights with futuristic visions. Taking example of the Kowloon Walled City AI project, We’ll examine AI-driven urbanization strategies informed by Kowloon's unique landscape, discussing ethical and practical considerations. The lecture aims to spark creativity among students, encouraging them to envision AI-enhanced designs that reflect on history and anticipate future urban needs. With case studies, we'll contemplate AI's transformative potential in creating innovative urban spaces that honor historical contexts while tackling modern challenges.

Dave PIGRAM invents new design and material systems to produce memorable experiences and climate-positive outcomes. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Technology, Sydney and co-director of the architecture and innovation practice supermanoeuvre. A pioneer in the fields of Algorithmic Architecture and Robotic Fabrication, his work has been widely exhibited internationally. Bridging practice and academia, Dave has held research positions at the ETH Zürich and MIT Media Lab, taught at more than 15 leading international universities and was a project leader at Studio Daniel Libeskind. supermanoeuvre has won international awards for architecture, urban design, product design, innovation and sustainability.

Bianca Tse @walledcity_wildest_dreams combines her expertise in visual communication with a profound passion for documentary work. Her particular passion and fascination lie in the history of Kowloon Walled City and her hometown, Hong Kong. Drawing inspirations from local heritage and culture, as well as her personal memories, Bianca utilises AI tools to embark on a reimagined journey. Her works transport viewers into a captivating parallel universe of the City of Darkness while simultaneously experimenting with the possibilities of AI documentary. Bianca's artistic style is rooted in storytelling, where she weaves together Hong Kong's collective memories with the boundless possibilities offered by AI as a creative medium. By blending elements of authentic history and imagination, she creates an intriguing juxtaposition between the familiar and the extraordinary, breathing life into its forgotten past and presenting it in a unique light.