Living Sketches

Architects are blending hand-drawn sketches with AI to create dynamic, expressive designs that evolve in real-time!

Author

Yagmur Baydır
July 04, 2025

In today’s edition, we’ve gathered a mix of exciting innovations, timeless designs, and the latest trends. Let’s take a look:

  • RIVA at King’s Cross is Mamou-Mani’s 3D-printed wave of wonder, creating a perfect blend of art and architecture that flows with energy.

  • Jihlava Arena is a flexible space that adapts to any event, showcasing innovative sports architecture.

  • BIG transforms Ørestad’s Public Spaces with The Impact, a design that cracks open the city like a meteor strike.

  • 7 New Sports Stadiums are about to change how we experience sports, combining incredible design with a fan-first approach.

  • Athletics Ballpark by BIG & HNTB is where cutting-edge design meets excitement, making baseball more than just a game—it’s an experience.

  • Thomas Phifer’s $200 million Glenstone redesign features eleven concrete pavilions and a central water court, offering a unique museum experience.

  • Underground Wonders take you beneath the surface, where architecture explores the hidden, yet fascinating, world below.

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Anything created by human beings is already in the great book of nature.

Antoni Gaudi

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See you next edition,
Parametric Architecture

BIG Redesigns Ørestad’s Public Spaces with ‘The Impact’ in Copenhagen

CHYBIK + KRISTOF Near Completion of Jihlava Multipurpose Arena

Mamou-Mani’s 3D-Printed RIVA Sculpture at King’s Cross

The Crystal, London: A Beacon of Glass, Sustainability, and Adaptive Reuse

Living Sketches: How Architects Are Using AI to Reimagine Hand-Drawn Design

Architectural Diagrams: From Sketchup to Photoshop to After Effects

This workshop covers architectural visualization using SketchUp, Photoshop, and After Effects to create impactful diagrams, renders, and animations. The workshop is scheduled for July 12 & 13, 2025.

This Weekend! Symbiotic Design: AI-Driven Fluid Modeling in Maya

This workshop explores how AI and 3D modeling in Maya work together to design, render, and animate fluid architectural designs. The workshop is scheduled for July 5 & 6, 2025.

7 Upcoming Sports Stadiums Across The US

Las Vegas’ New Athletics Ballpark by BIG and HNTB Begins Construction

Angel Store by STIPFOLD: A Sculptural Bridal Showroom in Batumi

Glenstone Museum by Thomas Phifer: A Concrete Ode to Contemplation and Art

7 Impressive Underground Structures in The World

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