Computational design across morphology,artificial intelligence, and material fabrication.
Teaching
2026
Morphogenetic Typologies
Advanced design studio2025Prototype
Second-year design studio2025AI x Architecture
Elective seminar2025–2026Computational Practice
Computational design seminar2024Gothic Suprematist Machine
Advanced design studio2018–2025Previous Teaching
Earlier studios, seminars, and computational-design pedagogyPublications
2026International Journal of Architectural Computing2026ACSA Annual Meeting2026NCBDS2025eCAADe2025Nexus2023Curved and Layered Structures2023Nexus Network Journal2022Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage2022Computer-Aided Design2020Environment and Planning B2020Leonardo2020METU Journal of the Faculty of Architecture2014ACADIA2014CAADRIA2013eCAADe
Integrating stable diffusion via remote server APIs for enhanced parametric design workflows
Automating Multi-Modal Dataset Workflows in Architecture
Beginning with AI: Frontloading Computational Thinking and Making in Second Year Design Education
Prompt2Product: Using Stable Diffusion for Parametric Modeling and Manufacturing of Ceramic Products
Gothic Anatomy: Computational Analysis of Cathedral Plans Using Branching Graphs
Stripped and Layered Fabrication of Minimal Surface Tectonics Using Parametric Algorithms
A Recursive Algorithm for the Generative Study of Seljuk Muqarnas in Kayseri and Sivas
Computational Modeling and Analysis of Seljukid Muqarnas in Kayseri
Computation and Optimization of Structural Leaf Venation Patterns for Digital Fabrication
Homeomorphic architecture: Radial prisons and contracted graphs
Metamorphic Leaves
Rediscovering Goethe’s concept of polarity: A new direction for architectural morphogenesis
Digital Wallpaper: Tiles of Proliferation and Continuity
Tangle Jungle: An experimental project to combine collaboration and craftsmanship in digital design pedagogy
A Morphogenetic Approach for Performative Building Envelope Systems Using Leaf Venetian Patterns
Grants
2026–2027UNC Charlotte SoA
Minimal Matter: Permeable Interior Walls from 3D-Printed Minimal-Surface Clay Modules
2026 / In progressNSF CAREER
2025CAREER: GRAFT — Geometry-Rich Alignment for Foundation-Model Training in Generative Building Design
Prompt-to-Geometry: Exploring Large Language Models for Generative Python Scripting in Architectural Design
SteamBot: Computational Methods for Integrated Robotic Bending of Steamed Timber
Computational Methods for the Analysis of Traditional Safranbolu House Plan Typologies using Generative Adversarial Network Algorithm
2022–2023Istanbul Development Agency
2019–2021DESIGNHUB-IST Design, Education and Development Center
Development of Computational Tools for Design Processes of Geometric Pattern-Based Muqarnas
2019–2021Kadir Has University
Founding of Digital Design and Fabrication Laboratory
About
Sabri Gokmen is a computational designer and researcher with more than 15 years of experience in parametric modeling, generative art, digital fabrication, and software development. Originally trained as an architect, he later became a researcher and completed his PhD in the United States. Along the way, he designed, manufactured, and built numerous public artworks, taught technology-oriented design courses, created a YouTube channel, and developed generative code for his research and art. He currently works in academia, dividing his time among teaching, research, and coding.