WEBVTT - EGA26 Congress: Keynote Lecture - Carlos Bañón Blázquez
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Welcome to the keynote lecture of the XXI International Congress of Architectural Graphic Expression.

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Today we have with us Carlos Bañón Blázquez, Associate Professor at Singapore University of Technology and Design,

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and Co-Founder & Chief AI and Product Officer at FORMAS.AI.

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Lecture title: "More Artificial / More Human: Redefining the Dialogue Between Humans and Technology in Design".

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Thank you very much for the invitation to the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and to the EGA26 Congress organizers.

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It is an honor to be here in Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture, to share this reflection.

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Today we stand at a fundamental crossroads in the history of design and architecture.

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The emergence of advanced digital technologies and artificial intelligence is reshaping our working paradigm.

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However, the central question is not how much technology we can incorporate, but how it makes us more human.

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How technology allows us to rediscover sensitivity, resource optimization, and creativity.

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Throughout my academic and professional career, I have focused on computational design and additive manufacturing.

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3D printing applied to construction allows us to drastically reduce material usage and minimize waste.

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This connects directly with the principles of circular economy and structural sustainability.

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Through algorithms and geometric exploration, we can generate highly structural-efficient forms—

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forms that were previously impossible or unfeasible to execute through traditional construction methods.

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And now, with the integration of generative AI into architectural workflows,

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a new dimension opens up where the architect not only draws, but engages in a dialogue with the machine.

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AI acts as an amplifier of human intuition, allowing us to evaluate thousands of design solutions in real time.

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This does not diminish the role of the architect, but elevates it to one of curation and critical direction.

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We will see examples of projects where we combined 3D-printed components with timber and steel,

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demonstrating that high technology can coexist harmoniously with the environment and nature.

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In conclusion, being "More Artificial" in our tools compels us to be "More Human" in our purpose.

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Thank you very much for your attention, and we will now open the floor for questions.