S5E3 - Design as Dialogue: Form Jamming with AI Agents - Matthew Goldsberry & Junling Zhuang - HDR

Organization

HDR Inc

Presenters:

Matthew Goldsberry & Junling Zhuang

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, NYC, October 29-30, 2025https://cdfam.com/nyc-2025/

Presentation Abstract

While AI is often used for visualization in architecture, its potential to directly generate and shape geometry within the design process is still emerging. This presentation explores how we have been integrating model-aware AI agents into our design process.

We begin with Synthesizer, a custom browser-based modeling tool paired with an Arduino-powered physical controller. Through a simple physical controller, designers trigger higher-order...