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Email: soomeenhahm@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn
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Soomeen Hahm is an Associate Professor at Tsinghua University, Shenzhen International Graduate School (SIGS), Institute of Future Human Habitats, with a background spanning architectural practice, computational design research, and architectural education. Her research focuses on human–machine integration in the age of artificial intelligence, exploring how human intuition, creativity, and craftsmanship can form new modes of creative synergy with AI, computational, and robotic technologies, while addressing emerging challenges in automated architectural design and construction.
Her research and practice lie at the intersection of computational design, artificial intelligence, robotics, and human–machine interaction, with a focus on generative design, agent-based systems, AI-assisted design, augmented reality, robotic fabrication, and augmented fabrication. She investigates how emerging technologies can transform architectural design, fabrication, and construction while rethinking the relationship between humans and machines. Her internationally recognized, award-winning Steampunk Pavilion explores the creative potential of augmented fabrication through the integration of robotic technologies, digital design, and human craftsmanship. She previously worked at Zaha Hadid Architects and is the founder of SoomeenHahm Design Ltd., through which she continues to develop research-driven design projects in computational design, digital fabrication, and robotic construction.
Soomeen received her Bachelor of Architecture from Tsinghua University and her Master of Architecture from the Architectural Association, where she studied at the Design Research Laboratory (DRL). She has taught and conducted research at the AA, The Bartlett (UCL), SCI-Arc, the University of Southern California, and Yonsei University, as well as at universities and research platforms across Europe, North America, and Asia.
l 2021年8月–2024年12月，美国佛罗里达国际大学（Florida International University），建筑学专业，PhD博士
l 2008年8月–2010年6月，英国伦敦建筑联盟学院（Architectural Association），建筑与城市设计设计研究专业（Architecture and Urbanism）, M.Arch建筑学硕士
l 2002年8月–2007年7月，清华大学(Tsinghua University)，建筑学专业，B.Arch建筑学学士
l 2025年4月-至今，清华大学深圳国际研究院未来人居研究学院(Tsinghua SIGS)，副教授(Associate Professor）
l 2024年8月–2026年8月，南加州大学（University of Southern California），客座副教授（Adjunct Associate Professor）
l 2020年1月–2024年8月，南加州建筑学院（Southern California Institute of Architecture, SCI-Arc），全职教师兼机器人研究员（Design Faculty & Robotic Researcher）
l 2013年8月–2019年9月，伦敦大学学院巴特莱特建筑学院（The Bartlett, UCL），教学研究员（Teaching Fellow）
l 2011年8月–2018年9月，英国建筑联盟学院（Architectural Association），Unit导师/课程导师（Unit Master / Course Tutor）
l 2011年8月–2026年8月，英国建筑联盟学院首尔/北京/深圳访校, AA Visiting School Seoul/Beijing/Shenzhen，主任（Director）
l 2015年8月–2016年8月，东伦敦大学（University of East London），客座导师（Visiting Tutor）
l 2016年5月–2026年8月，咸琇敏设计研究事务所(SoomeenHahm Design)，创始人（Founding Director）
l 2010年4月–2016年5月，扎哈·哈迪德建筑事务所（Zaha Hadid Architects），高级设计师（Senior Designer）
l 美国建筑师学会（American Institute of Architects, AIA）准会员（Associate Member），2020年–至今
l 韩国计算设计与技术研究院（Korean Institute of Computation Design and Technology, KICDT）创始成员（Founding Member），2021年–至今
l 社会算法研究组Social Algorithms Research Group（SARG）创始理事（Founding Board Member），2020年–至今
建筑设计专题
Her research focuses on Human–Machine Symbiosis in the age of artificial intelligence and on new forms of collaboration across architectural design, fabrication, and construction. Through design and construction experiments at multiple scales, she explores how AI, computational design, and robotics can complement human cognition, intuition, creativity, and craftsmanship throughout the design-to-construction process.
Research Direction 1: Human–Machine Symbiosis in Architectural Design and Construction
Exploring new forms of collaboration between AI, computational design, robotics, and human creativity, with a focus on redistributing roles between humans and machines across design, decision-making, fabrication, assembly, and construction to develop more dynamic and feedback-driven workflows.
Research Direction 2: Steel Structures and Human–Machine Construction
Using steel construction as a primary research testbed, this research investigates processes including cutting, bending, forming, welding, and assembly, exploring new modes of collaboration between robots, digital fabrication systems, and human workers. Rather than pursuing automation alone, it seeks to combine the precision, strength, and repeatability of machines with human experience, judgment, and creativity to develop new steel components, connections, and construction methods.
Research Direction 3: Multi-Scalar Intelligent Design and Fabrication Systems
Developing integrated design-to-fabrication systems that connect computational design, AI, digital fabrication, and robotic construction. Through experiments at the scales of materials, components, buildings, and construction environments, the research explores real-time feedback and information exchange across design, fabrication, and construction toward adaptable and scalable human–machine workflows for future architectural production.
1. 2019 Tallinn Architecture Biennale international competition winner. The project combines digital design, robotic fabrication, and human craftsmanship to explore the creative potential of augmented fabrication and human–machine collaboration in architecture. It received multiple international awards, including the Digital Futures Project Award, Idea-Tops Award, and Iconic Award, and was listed for ArchDaily Building of the Year.
2. A series of research installations developed in Seoul between 2023 and 2024 in collaboration with Yonsei University, exploring collaborative processes between robotics, digital design, and human making.
3. A landscape installation developed in Quebec in 2020 in collaboration with Seoul National University and others, exploring the relationship between digital design, physical fabrication, and on-site construction through augmented fabrication.
4. A built museum interior project in Qingdao, China, developed between 2018 and 2020 with Igor Pantic, Jakub Klaska, and Atelier One and Many, demonstrating the application of computational design and digital technologies in architectural practice.
5. A major architectural project undertaken at Zaha Hadid Architects between 2011 and 2013, involving the interior design and design development of the concert hall and conference hall, representing her international architectural practice experience.
6. An ongoing computational design software and tool library developed around Grasshopper and related digital design technologies, providing reusable algorithms and tools for architectural design, digital fabrication, and computational research.
7. An ongoing online education and knowledge-sharing platform established in 2017, disseminating computational design, Grasshopper, and digital architecture through tutorials, workshops, and digital content, connecting research, teaching, and practice.
[1] Igor, P., Peter, B.,Hahm, S.,DongZhi, Y. (2025). *Augmentation in Design and Fabrication: Expanding the Role of AR and Human-Machine Collaboration.* In Proceedings of CAAD Futures 2025: Catalytic Interfaces. Hong Kong. Conference Paper.
[2] Hahm, S., Jiang, L., Kim, H., Song, Y. (2025). *Steel Fusion: Advancing Augmented Fabrication and Robotic Sculpting in Architectural Design.* In Proceedings of CAADRIA 2025. Japan. Conference Paper.
[3] Hahm, S. (2023). *Augmented City.* In *Product Urbanism: Daegu as a Circular City* (pp. 252–281). DoManSa / Dongwoo Yim (Ed.). ISBN 979-11975499-4-6. Journal.
[4] Hahm, S., Kim, H. (2023). *Timberpunk, Prompt Odyssey, Synthetic Ground, and Other Projects.* In *Diffusion in Architecture* (pp. 78–87). M. Del Campo (Ed.). Wiley. ISBN 978-13-94191772. Journal.
[5] Song, Y., Hahm, S. (2023). *Augmented Robotic Bricklaying.* In Proceedings of CAADRIA 2019 (pp. 553–562). India. ISBN 978-988-78917-9-6. Conference Paper.
[6] Kim, H., Piao, Z., Hahm, S., Lee, Y. (2022). *Depicting a Landscape Architectural Installation Using Augmented Reality.* In Proceedings of DLA 2022 (pp. 443–452). Wichmann. ISBN 978-3-87907-724-3. Conference Paper.
[7] Hahm, S. (2022). *Interview: デザインの現在・拡張するデジタル—.* In *Reinventing Architects*. Japan: VUILD Press. Journal.
[8] Hahm, S. (2021). *SteamPunk Pavilion.* In *Ways of Seeing: Exhibition Catalog* (pp. 180–193). Korea. ISBN 979-11-6599-497-6. Catalog.
[9] Hahm, S. (2021). *Augmented Depiction.* In *SBAU 21 Catalog* (pp. 198–199). Seoul, Korea. ISBN 979-11-6599-398-6. Catalog.
[10] Hahm, S. (2021). *Resilience of Human Craftsmanship in the Age of AI and Robotics.* In *Craft x Digital: SBAU 21 Data Book* (pp. 16–27). Seoul, Korea. doi: 10.1007/978-981-15-4291-6_15. Journal.
[11] Hahm, S. (2021). *Augmenting Human Designers and Builders.* In *Intelligent Control: Disruptive Technologies* (pp. 68–77). London, UK. Conference Paper.
[12] Lee, Y., Hahm, S., & Jung, J. (2021). *Holographic Construction of Generative Landscape Design Using Augmented Reality Technology.* In *Proceedings of DLA 2019* (pp. 212–218). GIS.Point. e-ISSN 2511-624X. doi:10.14627/537705018. Conference Paper.
[13] Jahn, G., Newnham, C., Hahm, S., & Pantic, I. (2019). *Steampunk Pavilion.* *Disain Interjöör & Arhitektuur: In Disain 19.10* (pp. 65–66). ISSN 2674-1601. Magazine.
[14] Jahn, G., Newnham, C., Hahm, S., & Pantic, I. (2019). *Steampunk Pavilion.* *LAK (Landscape Architecture Korea)*, Vol. 378, pp. 30–39. Magazine.
[15] Jahn, G., Newnham, C., Hahm, S., & Pantic, I. (2019). *Steampunk Pavilion.* In R. Collings (Ed.), *Beauty Matter* (pp. 240–245). Journal.
[16] Hahm, S. (2019). *Augmented Craftsmanship: Creating Architectural Design and Construction Workflow by Augmenting Human Designers and Builders.* In *Proceedings of ACADIA 2019* (pp. 448–455). Conference Paper.
[17] Hahm, S., Maciel, A., Sumitiomo, E., & Rodriguez, A. L. (2019). *FlowMorph: Exploring the Human-Material Interaction in Digitally Augmented Craftsmanship.* In *Intelligent & Informed: Proceedings of the 24th CAADRIA Conference*, Vol. 1, pp. 553–562. Conference Paper.
[18] Hahm, S. & Pantic, I. (2016). *Hybrid Design Workflows of Digital Crafting and Material Computation.* In *Curiosity, Rist, Participation and Production: Proceedings of AAE 2016*, Vol. 1, pp. 174–183. Conference Paper.
[19] Hahm, S. & Pantic, I. (2015). *Isomorphic Agency.* In *Proceedings of CAADRIA 2015* (pp. 179–188). doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.3895.6961. Conference Paper.
[20] Yu, S., Hahm, S. & Bhooshan, S. (2015). *Performance Driven Self-Supporting Curved Surface Morphologies and Tectonic in Current Practice.* In *Next Generation Building*, Issue 2, pp. 179–188. doi:10.7480/ngb.2.1.1514. Scientific Journal.
l 2026年，AIA Pasadena & Foothill Design Awards– Single FamilyResidential –Best Overall, Best of Show，ADU – Best Historical Design & Delivery MethodAwards. A Series of wildfire recovery / resilient housing project developed by in collaboration with Uriu Architecture.
l 2026年，Selected Exhibition– Oman Design Week 2026，selected to exhibit architectural design work，Oman.
l 2026年，Invited Exhibition– Tsinghua University Alumni Association，selected work exhibited，Beijing China.
l 2024年，Invited Co-exhibitor– Suzhou Bay Digital Art Museum，10 projects from practice featured in the exhibition，Suzhou, China.
l 2024年，Invited Exhibitor– World Industrial Design Conference 2024，SteelFusion Pavilion and related works featured，hosted by Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University，China.
l 2024年，Invited Exhibition– *Robotic Artistry*，installation exhibited at Yonsei University，Seoul, Korea.
l 2023年，Invited Exhibitor– SCI-Arc Spring Show 2023，curator and exhibitor，All School Exhibition, North Gallery，Los Angeles, USA.
l 2023年，Invited Exhibitor– *City X Virtual*，Virtual Pavilion，Venice, Italy.
l 2021年，Invited Exhibitor– *Augmented Depiction*，Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism 2021，DDP，Seoul, Korea.
l 2021年，Invited Exhibitor– *Augmented Depiction*，installation exhibition at Yonsei University，Seoul, Korea.
l 2021年，Invited Exhibitor– *2021: A Steam Odyssey*，SCI-Arc Gallery Exhibition，Los Angeles, USA.
l 2021年，Invited Participant – *Bestia*，SCI-Arc Gallery / Venice Biennale，Venice, Italy.
l 2021年，Invited Exhibitor– *Ways of Seeing*，2020 Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture Special Exhibition，Seoul, Korea.
l 2021年，Workshop Master / Selected Workshop– *Augmented Tectonics*，Digital Futures Workshop，Tongji University，Shanghai, China.
l 2021年，Rethinking The Future 2021– Architectural Innovation of the Year, Runner Up. Awardee: *SteamPunk Pavilion*. Design Credit: SoomeenHahm Design (SD Ltd), Igor Pantic and Fologram.
l 2020年，Digital Futures Project Award 2020– Project Award, Winner. Awardee: *SteamPunk Pavilion*. Design Credit: SoomeenHahm Design (SD Ltd), Igor Pantic and Fologram.
l 2020年，Iconic Award 2020– Innovative Architecture, Winner. Awardee: *SteamPunk Pavilion*. Design Credit: SoomeenHahm Design (SD Ltd), Igor Pantic and Fologram.
l 2020年，ArchDaily Building of the Year 2020– Longlisted. Awardee: *SteamPunk Pavilion*. Design Credit: SoomeenHahm Design (SD Ltd), Igor Pantic and Fologram.
l 2020年，Idea Tops 2020– Digital Architecture, Winner. Awardee: *SteamPunk Pavilion*. Design Credit: SoomeenHahm Design (SD Ltd), Igor Pantic and Fologram.
l 2019年，Estonian Forestry and Wood Industry Association– Wooden Building of the Year, Shortlisted. Awardee: *SteamPunk Pavilion*. Design Credit: SoomeenHahm Design (SD Ltd), Igor Pantic and Fologram.
l 2019年，TAB 2019– Installation Competition, Winner. Awardee: *SteamPunk Pavilion*. Design Credit: SoomeenHahm Design (SD Ltd), Igor Pantic and Fologram.
l 2018年，Design Milk– Lamp Design Award, Shortlisted. Awardee: *Frozen Fluid*. Design Credit: SoomeenHahm Design (SD Ltd).
l 2018年，A'Design Award– Jewelry, Eyewear and Watch Design, Silver Prize. Awardee: *Infinite Series Ring*. Design Credit: SoomeenHahm Design (SD Ltd).
l 2017年，Milan Design Week 2017– SENSE-ME Workshop, SBODIO32, Selected Project. Awardee: *Project Composite Skin*. Design Credit: Bartlett BPro RC6 team.
l 2015年，BEYOND, Pavilion of Innovation 2015– IAAC, Barcelona Building Construmat, Barcelona, Spain, 10 Best Pavilion of Innovation. Awardee: *Project SanD Print & Augmented Skin*. Design Credit: Bartlett BPro RC6 team.
l 2015年，DOMUS London, DOMUS Tile Design Competition 2015– Shortlisted and Exhibited. Awardee: *Domus Tile Design*. Design Credit: SoomeenHahm Design (SD Ltd).
l 2014年，ACADIA 14– Hackathon Champion of ACADIA Conference 2014, 1st Prize Winner of the Hackathon. Awardee: Soomeen Hahm, Igor Pantic, Michail Desyllas, Will Hosikian.
l 2014年，AlgoDeQ Code Competition– Customized Software, Shortlisted Software. Awardee: *Complex Morphologies*. Design Credit: SoomeenHahm Design (SD Ltd).
