Hi everyone,
Welcome to this week's edition of the AAL INNOVATION newsletter. We have a packed schedule this week with hands-on workshops and unique collaborative events that bridge culture, heritage, and AI.
Here is what is happening in our ecosystem.
☕️ This Week’s Espresso Workshop: AI Avatars
Presence Without Performance
This Wednesday, we are hosting our 6th Espresso Workshop. This session is designed to kill the creative bottleneck of being "camera-shy" or resource-constrained.
We will show you how to create believable AI avatars with synced speech and cloned voice—giving you a consistent presence across content without needing a production team or weeks of setup.
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Date: Wednesday, January 28th
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Time: 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM HKT
- Cost: 50HKD
🏙️ Special Feature: Reimagining Choi Hung Estate
A Collaboration with Kongcept (我港)
We are thrilled to partner with Kongcept (我港) for a special cross-disciplinary workshop on the redevelopment of the iconic Choi Hung Estate.
This session will blend cultural research with architectural technology. The Kongcept team will deconstruct the design aesthetics and community stories behind the estate, while AAL INNOVATION will guide you through using AI tools to reimagine its future. This is a unique opportunity to explore how heritage conservation and generative design can intersect.
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When: Thursday, January 29th
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Cost: Free
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Laguage: Mainly Cantonese
Community perk: Raven
We’ve been using Raven, a Grasshopper plugin that helps streamline takeoff-style workflows directly from your parametric model.
As a community gift, we are sharing special discount codes that give you 30% off for the first 3 months OR 30% off a one-time annual subscription:
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Professionals/Customers code: RavenTakeOffAAL
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Students code: BirdOfKnowledgeAAL
Try Raven now with our special gift for you!
🔙 In Case You Missed It: Highlights
Recap: MICS #17 with Studio Tim Fu
What happens when architecture binds with AI at the highest level?
A huge thank you to Marco A Alfaro for joining us to share insights into his work at Studio Tim Fu (STF). From showing us behind the scenes at "Techformance" to demonstrating how AI is actively reshaping design workflows, it was a masterclass in the future of practice.
Missed the live event or want a deeper look?
👉 Watch the full talk here
See you at the workshops!
Best regards,
The AAL INNOVATION Team
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