Inflection Point Conversations Michelle Obayda

How important is visualization in communicating an Architect's design intent?

Mengyi Fan is the Director of Visualization at SHoP Architects in New York, and has been running the Viz department for the past 12+ years. She discusses with me how the role of visualization withing an Architecture practice is vital, and how different tools can and should be explored and used to get the best results.

You can find Mengyi here
Linkedin: mengyifan
Instagram: mengyi_fan
mengyi.co
www.shoparc.com

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How do you become a Design Technology expert? What can you learn from problem solving on a variety of projects?

Oliver Thomas is the Director of Design Technology at FACIT Homes, and also the co-founder and CEO of Archi-Tech Network (ATN). He previously worked for 5 years at BIG (Bjarke Ingles Group) and also started an Architect's collective with fellow designers.

His explorations with different technology makes Oliver a vault of knowledge and experience, which he generously shares in the form of Masterclasses on his ATN platform.

We talk here about how he got to this point in his career and what he loves about his work, as well as what he hopes for the future of Architecture.

You can find Oliver here
www.archi-tech.network
IG: architech.network
IG: olly____t
Linked In : architech-network

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What is the benefit of an architectural hand drawn illustration? How do you bring character and expression, and also make it a sustainable business?

Benji Connell is the Director of Concrete Clouds, an Architectural Illustration practice he founded and runs, producing illustrations for the purpose of visualization. He talks to me about how he went from Architecture school to Illustration and how the two are very much linked. We also discuss the impact of AI and NFTs in the industry, as well as clients knowing the value of a human-made image.

Check out Concrete Clouds here
www.concreteclouds.co.uk
And find Benji Connell here
www.linkedin.com/in/benji-connell-6681871a5

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How do you bring theatre design storytelling into Arch Viz? What was it like to work as a single mother in a male-dominated industry and has the industry improved today?

Gunay Demirci is a Senior CGI Artist at DBOX, and her impressive resume at some of the leading Arch Viz studios in London are a product of her years of experience in the industry. She discusses with me how she went from studying theatre design into visualization, and her thoughts on how the industry has improved since she started. We also question where artists can progress to after senior-artist!

You can find Gunay here
linkedin.com/in/gunay-demirci-31284215

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What kind of AI tool do you think Architects actually need to make good visuals? How do you start your own software business?

George Proud is the co-founder of Gendo, an AI software for Architecture that focuses on getting detail as accurate as possible. It is currently in closed Beta, and he came onto the podcast to discuss with me his experience starting the company, and his hopes for the tool. We also discuss where George thinks AI will take us in the future.



You can find George and Gendo here

linkedin.com/in/george-proud

www.gendo.ai



Let me know your thoughts on the future of AI in Architecture, and let's start the discussion!



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How do you become a 'digital nomad'? What's the best way to keep maximum efficiency when workers are all over the world?

Camille Lymer is a freelance CG Supervisor and has been successfully working as a digital nomad life for a year, allowing him to travel the world whilst making a living. He tells me how he has made this possible, and why he thinks it works for him.



You can find Camille on LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/camille-lymer-9883b1a4

and on Instagram

@camilleinstainsta



Tell me your thoughts in the comments, what do you think about the future of remote work?

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