The Bartlett School of Architecture will host the DigitalFUTURES 2027 International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2027) on 8–9 July 2027 at our Here East campus. The conference will bring together researchers, designers, architects, engineers, practitioners and industry partners through research presentations, keynote talks, masterclasses, industry exchanges and international academic dialogue, promoting interdisciplinary knowledge sharing and strengthening connections between academic research and industry practice.

Matter Intelligence

The 2027 conference theme of 'Matter Intelligence' explores the evolving relationships between computational design, robotic fabrication, materials and the built environment. Taking the inherent properties and potential of materials as a starting point, the conference will:

• Examine how computational methods can support the understanding, design and application of materials,
• Examine how robotics and advanced manufacturing can expand the possibilities for material expression and construction,
• Seek to advance innovation through the integration of materials, computation and fabrication processes.

The conference invites research-based and practice-based contributions across computational design, robotic fabrication, material systems and related fields. Together, these contributions will explore the theoretical foundations, technical approaches and applications of Matter Intelligence, bringing new perspectives to digitally enabled design and construction.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome.

• Abstract Deadline: 15 December 2026
• Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 15 January 2027
• Submission Deadline for Full Paper: 15 March 2027
• Notification of Full Paper Acceptance: 15 April 2027
• Submission Deadline for Revised Full Paper: 17 May 2027
• Pre-Conference Masterclasses: 7 July 2027
• Conference Dates: 8-9 July 2027
• Conference Location: Bartlett School of Architecture (Here East and Marshgate campuses), UCL, London, UK

Papers are peer reviewed in two stages: Papers are peer-reviewed in two stages: the abstract stage and the full-paper stage. Submissions must be original and must not be under consideration by another journal or conference. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited. Each paper’s originality will be checked several times during the review process and prior to publication. Upon submission, all papers will be reviewed by the Committee for quality, originality, and relevance.

Abstract: Approximately 600 words, including the title, 3-5 keywords, 1-3 figures, and key references.

Full paper: A maximum of 10 pages fitting the CDRF paper template, including the title, abstract, keywords, figures/tables/charts, and references. The paper template will be released during the full paper submission stage.

Format: PDF.

Language: English.

Committees

Conference Chair

• Prof Kostas Grigoriadis, Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL

Conference Co-Chairs

• Yaoyao Meng, Bartlett School of Architecture
• Pradeep Devadass, Bartlett School of Architecture
• Elly Selby, Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL
• Dr Dingwen 'Nic' Bao, RMIT University
• Prof Mette Ramsgaard Thomsen, Royal Danish Academy
• More members to be confirmed in due course...

Editorial Committee

• Prof Kostas Grigoriadis, Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL
• Dr Dingwen 'Nic' Bao, RMIT University
• Prof Philip Yuan, Tongji University
• More members to be confirmed in due course...

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to: digitalfutures@tongji.edu.cn