François Gandon
About François Gandon
François Gandon is the BIM & Design Systems Lead at Foster + Partners, where he focuses on developing game assets and integrating digital manufacturing techniques with architectural design. He has a strong background in architecture, having studied at multiple prestigious institutions and worked in various architectural roles across different companies.
Current Role at Foster + Partners
François Gandon serves as the BIM & Design Systems Lead at Foster + Partners, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) with design systems, enhancing the architectural design process. His responsibilities include overseeing the development of digital assets and ensuring that design workflows are efficient and innovative.
Previous Experience in Architecture
Prior to his current role, François Gandon accumulated diverse experience in the architecture sector. He worked at UNStudio as an Architect in Hong Kong from 2017 to 2018. He also held positions at Coop Himmelb(l)au, where he worked as an Architect from 2013 to 2015 in Vienna and briefly in 2011 focusing on BIM and parametric design. Additionally, he was employed at Gehry Technologies in Paris, where he contributed to design and production processes.
Educational Background
François Gandon has a robust educational background in architecture. He earned a Bachelor's degree from École nationale supérieure d'architecture Paris-Malaquais. He furthered his studies at Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien, achieving a Master’s Degree in Architecture. Additionally, he studied at Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien, where he focused on Analog and Digital Platform and participated in an Erasmus year.
Expertise in Digital Tools and Techniques
François Gandon possesses expertise in various digital tools and techniques relevant to architecture. He is skilled in Unity3D for game asset development and integrates digital manufacturing methods with architectural design. His proficiency extends to parametric design using Rhinoceros and Grasshopper, as well as programming languages such as Mel, KPE, and P5js. He also engages in virtual and augmented reality projects to enhance architectural visualization.
Interests in Crypto and NFTs
François Gandon has a strong interest in cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), exploring their potential applications within architecture and design. This interest reflects a forward-thinking approach to integrating emerging technologies into traditional architectural practices.