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The symposium presents the current state-of-the-art of the Shape Machine, a new computational, visual and disruptive technology, to leading experts in various fields including AI, engineering, computer science, mathematics and design to review, discuss, and envision the field of shape cognition and computing at Georgia Tech.

The Shape Machine is a new computational technology that fundamentally redefines the way shapes are represented, indexed, queried and operated upon. Its foregrounding of visual rules (shape rules drawn in a 2D or 3D modeling system) over symbolic rules (instructions defined in some programming language) provides a robust technology for engineers, computer scientists, designers, students and educators, and in general academics and professionals who use drawings and visual models to develop and communicate their ideas.

The Shape Machine is currently developed at the Shape Computation Lab at the School of Architecture, College of Design, in collaboration with the Schools of Mathematics and Interactive Computing at the Colleges of Science and Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology.

Program

 

8:30 - 9:00 AM

8:30 - 9:00 AM

Registration

 

 

9:00 - 9:05 AM

9:00 - 9:05 AM

Welcome


Nancey Green Leigh, FAICP
Professor and Associate Dean of Research
College of Design
Georgia Institute of Technology

 

 

9:05 - 9:10 AM

9:05 - 9:10 AM

Welcome


Scott Marble, AIA
Professor and Chair
School of Architecture
Georgia Institute of Technology

 

 

9:10 - 10:25 AM

9:10 - 10:25 AM

Interactive Introduction to Shape Machine


Athanassios Economou, PhD
Professor and Director
Shape Computation Lab
Georgia Institute of Technology


Tzu-Chieh Kurt Hong, BE, ME
PhD Student and Research Assistant
Shape Computation Lab
Georgia Institute of Technology

 

 

10:25 - 10:45 AM

10:25 - 10:45 AM

Coffee break

 

 

10:45 - 11:00 AM

10:45 - 11:00 AM

Shape Machine and Shape Signature


Cvetelina Hill, MS Math
PhD Student
School of Mathematics
Georgia Institute of Technology

 

 

11:00 - 11:15 AM

11:00 - 11:15 AM

Shape Machine and Interpreters


Tzu-Chieh Kurt Hong, BE, ME
PhD Student and Research Assistant
Shape Computation Lab
Georgia Institute of Technology

 

 

11:15 - 11:30 AM

11:15 - 11:30 AM

Shape Machine and Parametrics


James Park, BSArch, MArch
PhD Student and Research Assistant
Shape Computation Lab
Georgia Institute of Technology

 

 

11:30 - 11:45 AM

11:30 - 11:45 AM

Shape Machine and Architecture Theory


Heather Ligler, AIA, MSArch
PhD Candidate and Research Assistant
Shape Computation Lab
Georgia Institute of Technology

 

 

11:45 - 12:00 PM

11:45 - 12:00 PM

Shape Machine @ Georgia Tech


Athanassios Economou, PhD
Professor and Director
Shape Computation Lab
Georgia Institute of Technology

 

 

12:00 - 1:00 PM

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Lunch break

 

 

1:00 - 3:00 PM

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Focus Groups Workshop


There will be six focus groups that will run in two one-hour sessions.


Focus Groups
Shape Grammars and Shape Machine
Design Education and Shape Machine
Design Research and Shape Machine
Design Synthesis and Shape Machine
Interpreters and Shape Machine
Architectural Theory and Shape Machine


Guests and participants
George Stiny, PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Terry Knight, PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chris Earl, PhD, The Open University
Alison, McKay, PhD, University of Leeds
Thomas Grasl, PhD, SWAP Architekten
Mine Ozkar, PhD, Istanbul Technical University
Ulrich Flemming, PhD, Carnegie Mellon University
Asli Arpak, PhD, NuVu Cambridge
Hendricka Buelinckx, PhD, Texas Tech University
Alexandros Charidis, MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mostafa Alani, PhD, Tuskegee University
Iestyn Jowers, PhD, The Open University
Thomas Wortmann, PhD, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Andrew Li, PhD, Kyoto Institute of Technology
Joseph Choma, MS, Clemson University
Greg Schleusner, AIA, HOK
Michael Hodge, M.Arch, tvsdesign
Robert Anderson, MArch, Vectorworks Inc
Jeff Garbers, PhD, Venturelab
Josephine Yu, PhD, College of Sciences, Georgia Tech
Jeannette Yen, PhD College of Sciences, Georgia Tech
Prasad Tetali, PhD, College of Sciences, Georgia Tech
Frank Dellaert, PhD, College of Computing, Georgia Tech
Ying Yu PhD, College of Engineering, Georgia Tech
Ian Bogost, PhD, College of the Liberal Arts, Georgia Tech
Yanni Loukissas, PhD, College of the Liberal Arts, Georgia Tech
Cvetelina Hill MS, College of Sciences, Georgia Tech
Kamal Sewell, MS, College of Engineering, Georgia Tech
Jude LeBlanc, MArch, College of Design, Georgia Tech
Dennis Shelden, PhD, College of Design, Georgia Tech
Tarek Rakha, PhD, College of Design, Georgia Tech
Zachary Lancaster, MS, College of Design, Georgia Tech
Vernelle Noel, MS, College of Design, Georgia Tech
Jonathan Dessi-Olive, MS, College of Design, Georgia Tech
Siniša Kolarić, PhD, College of Design, Georgia Tech
Sara Saghafi, Georgia Tech
Marisabel Marratt, Georgia Tech
John Peponis, Georgia Tech
Ashlee Bryant, Georgia Tech
Griffin Moore, Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart Architects
Hayri Dortdivanlioglu, Georgia Tech
Chase Bailey, Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart Architects
Alya Al-Hashim, Georgia Tech
Maria Artemis, Georgia Tech
Sotirios Kotsopoulos, National Technical University of Athens
Haley Kellam, Georgia Tech
Jerome Cooper, Cooper Carry Architects
Arti Verma, Georgia Tech
Shilpa Mehta, Georgia Tech
Malik Leaphart, John Portman and Associates
Mark Reich, Venture Lab
Niknaz Aftahi, UC Berkeley
Kevin Karem, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Edwin Ortiz, John Portman and Associates
Pierluca Maffey, John Portman and Associates
Jack Portman, John Portman and Associates
Mickey Steinberg, John Portman and Associates
Jose Pajares, John Portman and Associates
Marcelo Bernal, Perkins & Will
Bonna Wescoat, Emory University
Robert Woodbury, Simon Fraser University
Christina Crawford, Emory University
Tristan Al-Haddad, Georgia Tech
Michael Hodge, tvsdesign
HyunJoo Oh, Georgia Tech
Panagiotis Tsiotras, Georgia Tech
James Cramer, Georgia Tech
Lars Spuybroek, Georgia Tech
Frederick Pearsall, Georgia Tech
Sida Dai, Clemson University
Gil Weinberg, Georgia Tech
Nyoman Dewi Pebryani, Clemson University
Charles Rudolph, Georgia Tech
Danny Le, Georgia Tech
Djordje Krstic, BioSig Technologies Inc
Claire Arthur, Georgia Tech
Leo Hummel, Georgia Tech
Elizabeth Mynatt, Georgia Tech
Russell Gentry, Georgia Tech
Stuart Romm, Georgia Tech
Steve Lin, Georgia Tech

 

 

3:00 - 3:30 PM

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Coffee break

 

 

3:30 - 5:30 PM

3:30 - 5:30 PM

Panel and Final Discussion




George Stiny, PhD

MIT


Terry Knight, PhD

MIT


Chris Earl, PhD

Open University


Alison McKay, PhD

University of Leeds


Ulrich Flemming, PhD

CMU


Lars Spuybroek, PhD

Georgia Tech




Moderator

Athanassios Economou, PhD

Georgia Tech


 

 

6:00 - 8:00 PM

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Shape Machine Exhibition Reception

 

 


The lattice of the S33 shapes: 3-line shapes upon a triangular net.

Cohen Gallery
March 27 - April 11, 2019

Finissage: April 11, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Architecture East
School of Architecture
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA

An interactive exploration of fundamentals of spatial and visual composition through the Shape Machine, a new mediated environment and software developed at the Shape Computation Lab at the School of Architecture. The exhibition is sponsored by the Creative Curricular Initiatives program of the Georgia Tech Office of the Arts and the Georgia Tech Arts Council.

Cohen Gallery
March 27 - April 11, 2019

Finissage: April 11, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Architecture East
School of Architecture
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA

An interactive exploration of fundamentals of spatial and visual composition through the Shape Machine, a new mediated environment and software developed at the Shape Computation Lab at the School of Architecture. The exhibition is sponsored by the Creative Curricular Initiatives program of the Georgia Tech Office of the Arts and the Georgia Tech Arts Council.

Reservations


To reserve your spot for the complete day or for the morning session (9:00 - 12:00 PM), the afternoon session (1:00 - 5:30 PM) and the exhibition reception (6:00 - 8:00 PM) respectively, please sign up below.



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Travel

 

Address:
The Caddell Building
Flex Space
College of Design
Georgia Institute of Technology

280 Ferst Dr NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30313, USA

Phone:
+1-404-894-3880

E-mail:
shapemachine@gatech.edu

FAQs



Where can I park close to the campus?
Information on available parking near the College of Design is available here (including driving directions).


Do you have any hotel recommendations?
There are several hotels in Midtown Atlanta that are walking distance to Georgia Tech. Some recommendations include the Georgia Tech Hotel, the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel, and the Georgian Terrace.


What is the closest airport to Georgia Tech?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).


Is public transportation available from the airport?
Yes, MARTA offers service from the airport to Midtown. The closest stations to Georgia Tech are the Midtown Station and the North Avenue Station.


Do I need to bring my laptop at the workshop?
No.


Can I have a formal Invitation letter to attend?
Yes, please contact Dr. Economou for further details.


How can I sponsor this event?
For more on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dr. Economou.


Where can I find more information about the work?
Thank you for asking! Please visit the site of the Shape Computation Lab.

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