“Embracing Chaos in a Smart World”, highlights the idea of leveraging unpredictability, organic growth, and flexible design principles in environments increasingly defined by automation, data, and precision.
As the world moves towards smarter, more interconnected urban environments, the role of architects and urban planners is more critical than ever. How can design research utilize technology to address, challenge, or interact with broader social and environmental issues, ultimately driving positive transformation in our world?
In a smart world defined by rapid technological advancements—such as AI-driven systems, IoT, and sustainable building technologies—architecture is increasingly intertwined with digital innovation that is reshaping how we live, work, and interact with our environments.
This evolving landscape presents architects with a unique challenge: What kind of spaces do we want to create?
"Embracing Chaos in a Smart World" highlights the idea of leveraging unpredictability, organic growth, and flexible design principles in environments increasingly defined by automation, data, and precision. In architecture and urban design, chaos doesn’t imply randomness or disorganization but rather embracing complexity, adaptability, and innovative problem-solving.
Designing for uncertainty does not mean abandoning order or planning; rather, it involves creating systems, structures, and spaces that can adapt to changing conditions without losing their core functionality or aesthetic value. This approach encourages a shift from designing for permanence to designing for flexibility, from rigid forms to dynamic systems.
The "Embracing Chaos in a Smart World" conference offers a unique platform for professionals to explore new ideas, learn from leading experts, and collaborate on solutions that will shape the future of our cities.
What does it mean to design in a world defined by chaos and complexity?
Adaptive Architecture: Buildings and urban spaces are designed to adapt to different uses, conditions, and needs over time. This includes modular designs, movable walls, reconfigurable spaces, and smart materials that respond to environmental changes.The aim is to create structures that can evolve with changing demands, whether due to population shifts, climate impacts, or technological advancements.
Resilience and Redundancy: Resilient design involves creating structures that can withstand shocks—whether from natural disasters, economic disruptions, or technological failures—without collapsing. Redundancy ensures that if one system fails, another can take over.
Data-Driven Design: In a smart world, data is a powerful tool for navigating uncertainty. By leveraging real-time data from sensors, IoT devices, and AI systems, architects can create buildings and urban environments that are responsive to current conditions.
Regenerative Design:
Sustainability is a critical component of designing for uncertainty. Buildings and cities must not only minimize their environmental impact but also be regenerative—actively contributing to the health of their ecosystems.
Program
"Embracing Chaos in a Smart World" highlights the idea of leveraging unpredictability, organic growth, and flexible design principles in environments increasingly defined by automation, data, and precision. In architecture and urban design, chaos doesn’t imply randomness or disorganization but rather embracing complexity, adaptability, and innovative problem-solving.
16:00-16:30
Conference Welcome
Danai Makri - Head of content, Design Ambassador
Nikolas Barelier - Architect, Designer, Founder of SCALA di Barelier
16:30-16:42
Mara Papavasileiou - Micromega
16:45:16:57
Katerina Karagianni - KKMK Architects
17:15-17:30
Tina Marinaki – Athens Surreal
17:32-17:50
Julian Limpscombe – Bennetts Associates
17:52-18:10
Beatriz Ramo – Star Strategies
18:12-18:32
Chris Sharples – Shop Architects
18:32-18:44
TBA
18:45-19:10
Archisearch Lifetime Achivement Awards Ceremony
Costas Tsoclis - Artist
Manos Perakis - Architect
Dina Vaiou - Emeritus Professor NTUA
19:10-19:40
BREAK & NETWORKING
19:40-19:52
Aude Mazelin – Mykonos Architects
19:54-20:06
Anna Dyson – Founding Director, Center of Ecosystems in Architecture (CEA) at Yale
20:08-20:36
TBA
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