Ismail Seleit
Bio
Ismail Seleit is an Associate at Foster + Partners, where he specialises in integrating advanced computational design, building information modelling (BIM), and innovative AI-driven visualization workflows.
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 design thinking with algorithmically driven approaches.
His expertise extends deeply into the realm of artificial intelligence, particularly in creating and deploying customized generative design models using 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.
