The “AI x Design: Envisioning the Future of Mediterranean Urban Regions”  workshop, a collaboration between Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), was hosted by ITU at the Taşkışla Campus from June 1–10, 2026.



The workshop explored the creation of techno-ecological systems through environmental design. The goal was to propose designs that enhance the historical and ecological characteristics of the unique Golden Horn landscape by integrating AI tools throughout various stages of the design process starting from data gathering, analyzing to design ideation and iteration processes.

Three multidisciplinary groups, comprising participants from different academic levels across both universities, developed unique design proposals for two selected sites.