Tim Fu: Designing at the Speed of AI | Studio Tim Fu | ATN Summit 2026

In this talk, Tim Fu explores how AI is fundamentally changing the way architecture is conceived, designed and delivered. Drawing on his experience at Zaha Hadid Architects and his work at Studio Tim Fu, he demonstrates how AI-powered workflows are shifting architecture from a world defined by production capacity to one driven by orchestration, creativity and decision-making. Through a series of projects and research initiatives, Tim shows how AI can accelerate concept design, client collaboration and visualization, enabling architects to move from sketches to compelling design proposals in hours rather than weeks. He argues that AI should be viewed not as a replacement for designers, but as a powerful creative partner that expands the range of possibilities available at the earliest stages of design. This talk explores: How AI is transforming architectural workflows Why the future of practice is shifting from production to orchestration Using AI as a design sketching and ideation tool How Studio Tim Fu combines human creativity with AI systems The rise of one-day design and one-day urbanism Why architects need to prepare for the next wave of AI-driven change Tim also reveals the latest research behind UrbanGPT, Studio Tim Fu's experimental AI urban design platform, offering a glimpse into how large language models and diffusion models could shape the future of city-making. ATN Summit brings together innovators across architecture, technology, AI, computational design, fabrication and media to challenge, inspire and elevate the future of the built environment. Get access to all the ATN Summit 2026 recordings here: https://archi-tech.network/programs/a... #atnsummit #atn #architecture #architect #ai