In this talk, German Otto Bodenbender explores the evolving relationship between architects and AI, framing it as a symbiotic partnership between human creativity and machine intelligence. Drawing from his work at BIG, he shares how a small design technology team has enabled hundreds of architects to integrate AI into their workflows, from early concept design to storytelling and knowledge sharing. The talk highlights how AI is not replacing architects, but augmenting them, accelerating ideation, enhancing visualization, and unlocking new creative possibilities at unprecedented speed. Through real examples, German demonstrates how firms can build internal systems, train teams, and leverage collective knowledge to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape. Ultimately, the talk positions the future architect as an “augmented human,” empowered by AI, where the true value lies not in tools themselves, but in how creatively and intelligently they are used.

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