Ismail Seleit is an Associate at Foster + Partners, where he specialises in integrating advancedcomputational design, building information modelling (BIM), and innovative AI-driven visualizationworkfl ows. With a strong academic foundation from Cairo University and Politecnico di Milano,Ismail’s work consistently bridges architectural theory, technical precision, and cutting-edge digital technologies.
Throughout his career, he has led interdisciplinary teams in complex cultural, mixed-use, and high-tech projects from conceptual design through to site execution, blending human-centric designthinking with algorithmically driven approaches. His expertise extends deeply into the realm ofartifi cial intelligence, particularly in creating and deploying customized generative design modelsusing tools like LoRA and ControlNet, which streamline and enrich architectural storytelling and visual communication.
In parallel with his professional practice, Ismail is an influential educator, teaching the acclaimed “Diffusion Architect” studio series at PAACADEMY. He is recognized globally for his thought leadership, regularly contributing insights that explore the evolving intersections between architecture, computation, and AI, and demonstrating how these tools can be leveraged creatively in the design process.
Passionate about democratizing advanced design methods, Ismail’s workshops, publications, and tutorials have established him as a key voice in computational architecture, influencing how the next generation of architects approach digital innovation and creativity.
Every AI-generated image is shaped by unseen forces: embedded biases, textual prompts, andcompositional choices that influence the very fabric of digital reality. In this insightful presentation, we unpack the subtle yet profound ways in which bias and intention become encoded in AI-generated visuals. By examining how text prompts guide imagery, how biases influence outcomes, and how composition decisions direct perception, we reveal the complex interplay that defines the aesthetics of artificial imagery. Architects, designers, and technologists alike will gain critical awareness of their creative responsibilities in leveraging AI tools, empowering them to design with intentionality and ethical clarity in an increasingly AI-driven landscape.
