Our project work sits at the intersection of architectural design and software innovation.
We like to combine design and technical expertise in novel ways and to take on challenges that require us to look at existing problems from a fresh perspective.
Insights from the architectural frontlines on how practices are experimenting with emerging technologies

AI Adoption: 5 Lessons from Practice

Insights from the architectural frontlines on how practices are experimenting with emerging technologies

April 5, 2024

We are in uncharted territory when it comes to IP

Architectural Deep-Fakes in the age of automation.

We are in uncharted territory when it comes to IP

March 3, 2024

A new breed of chat bot is about to make Large Language Models a whole lot more useful in practice.

What do “Custom GPTs” mean for the Practice of Architecture?

A new breed of chat bot is about to make Large Language Models a whole lot more useful in practice.

January 10, 2024

Algorithms & Aesthetics: Using Generative Design and AI tools to design Architecture, ft. Arka Works

Arka Works on the Architecture Social Podcast

Algorithms & Aesthetics: Using Generative Design and AI tools to design Architecture, ft. Arka Works

October 27, 2023

Arka Works on Understories Podcast

I have begun to think that Generative Design was waiting for Generative AI to come along to really find a place in the mainstream.

GenDesign Vs GenAI: Know Your Apples

I have begun to think that Generative Design was waiting for Generative AI to come along to really find a place in the mainstream.

October 30, 2023

The latest in a series of practice profiles looking at architects who have recently decided to go it alone

Architects Journal - New practice Arka Works: ‘Ignoring generative design and AI is not an option’

The latest in a series of practice profiles looking at architects who have recently decided to go it alone

September 7, 2023

AI is now providing insanely powerful tooling and if we’re honest, an almighty boost of synthetic talent.

“The Maker and the Critic”, experimenting with Midjourney AI

AI is now providing insanely powerful tooling and if we’re honest, an almighty boost of synthetic talent.

May 13, 2023

I hope architects will lean into this revolution, get themselves organised and get ready to work together (as a whole profession) to lead the change, rather than find themselves subjected to it.

Architecture should prepare for major disruption by AI — here’s why…

I hope architects will lean into this revolution, get themselves organised and get ready to work together (as a whole profession) to lead the change, rather than find themselves subjected to it.

January 1, 2023

The only way we are going to get through the environmental crisis is together; collective action, consent from the electorate and policy that works for people.

Carbon, Cars and the Impending Culture War

The only way we are going to get through the environmental crisis is together; collective action, consent from the electorate and policy that works for people.

July 31, 2023

How new technology could revolutionise approaches to technical design and procurement

Generative Design & AI Trends in Architecture Series: “Pre Procurement”

How new technology could revolutionise approaches to technical design and procurement

September 4, 2023

The promise of what I’m calling ‘Leveraged Drafting’ is to speed up the often boring and mechanical taskwork.

Generative Design & AI Trends Series: “Leveraged Drafting”

The promise of what I’m calling ‘Leveraged Drafting’ is to speed up the often boring and mechanical taskwork.

August 29, 2023

The term ‘ideation’ always sounds made up to me, but essentially this is what these image generation platforms aim to do.

Generative Design & AI Trends in Architecture Series: “Hybrid Collage”

The term ‘ideation’ always sounds made up to me, but essentially this is what these image generation platforms aim to do.

August 21, 2023

In the second post of this series we are looking at what I’m calling “Auto Optioneering”.

Generative Design & AI Trends in Architecture Series: “Auto Optioneering”

In the second post of this series we are looking at what I’m calling “Auto Optioneering”.

August 14, 2023

Four trends that are emerging faster than expected.

The first movers creating Generative Design & AI tools for Architecture

Four trends that are emerging faster than expected.

August 7, 2023

The “traditional office” is at a turning point. Who is right about how the future of work will look?

The Future of Workplace Design: A Vacation From Home?

The “traditional office” is at a turning point. Who is right about how the future of work will look?

May 16, 2023

New tools that promise to “take away the middle-man” and go straight from sketch to rendering.

Plot Twist — Generative AI May Actually Encourage Architects to Draw MORE

New tools that promise to “take away the middle-man” and go straight from sketch to rendering.

August 1, 2023