Gaussian Memory

Service Description

A highly creative and artistic workshop exploring the fusion of AI-powered spatial reconstruction, procedural design, and motion-driven storytelling inside Houdini FX. In this one-day session, participants will explore the emerging technique of Gaussian Splatting, a cutting-edge method for reconstructing 3D scenes from images and video inputs, and creatively reimagine those scenes through the procedural power of Houdini. You’ll learn how to manipulate splatted, point-based environments as living, fluid forms infused with motion, atmosphere, and narrative potential. We treat architecture not as a static structure, but as a responsive, expressive medium, sculpted by movement, memory, and environmental force. Using splat data as raw material, participants will generate surreal, dreamlike spatial compositions that evolve over time. This workshop encourages bold experimentation, cross-disciplinary thinking, and speculative design approaches. Structure (3 Hours) Intro & Case Studies - AI in architecture and motion-led spatial design From Scans and Ai Video inputs to Splat - Preparing and importing Gaussian Splatting outputs into Houdini Procedural Stylization - Developing and animating splats using Houdini’s nodes, VEX, and environmental forces Rendering & Storytelling - Creating atmospheric, cinematic outputs inside Houdini Wrap-Up & Share - Group discussion, next steps, Q&A Software Requirements Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit) or macOS 10.14+ Recommended Specs: Processor: Intel Core i7+ Graphics: GTX 1050 / AMD RX 570+ (Windows), recent Mac with AMD GPU Memory: 16GB RAM or more (strongly recommended) Required Software & Accounts: Houdini (Apprentice version accepted): https://www.sidefx.com/products/houdini-apprentice/ MidJourney: https://www.midjourney.com Luma AI: https://www.lumalabs.ai Workshop Details Date: August 17th, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (UK Time) Duration: 3 Hours Level: Beginner-friendly - open to architects, designers, artists, and creative technologists Location: Online via Zoom Format: Live, interactive session Capacity: 20 participants max Tutor: Chantal Matar (Studio Chantal Matar Ltd.) The Zoom session link will be sent within 24 hours of registration confirmation. A full workshop recording will be available the next working day. Please note: registration is non-refundable.