Sam Conrad Joyce

Sam Conrad Joyce is an Associate Professor at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), holding a joint appointment in the Architecture and Sustainable Design pillar. He serves as the PhD Programme Coordinator and leads the Spatial AI Studio under the Design and Artificial Intelligence (DAI ASD) initiative. Joyce heads the Meta Design Lab, focusing on the integration of computation, design, and urban systems to enhance collaborative human-machine workflows in architecture and master planning. His research emphasizes generative design, big data analytics, machine learning, and web-based visualization to augment design processes.

Before joining SUTD, Joyce worked at Foster + Partners (2008–2015) and Buro Happold (2009–2011), contributing to high-profile projects such as the Apple Campus and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. His doctoral work at the Universities of Bath and Bristol explored data-rich systems for design space exploration and decision-making, integrating distributed computing, optimization, and visualization.

Key research interests include design optimization, spatial big data analytics, AI-driven design collaboration, and web-based tools. Joyce has led projects funded by entities like URA-SUTD, Singapore Aviation, and Changi General Hospital. His work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing practical applications of computational methods in architecture and urban design.

He has taught globally, including at the Architectural Association (London) and Chalmers University (Sweden), and collaborates on initiatives like the Venice Biennale and Smart Geometry conferences. His research outputs span design computation, AI integration, and urban analytics, reflecting a commitment to advancing innovative, data-informed design practices.