School of Architecture
The Chinese University of Hong Kong



PERSONAL DETAILS

Marc Aurel Schnabel

Prof. Dr. Dipl. Ing.
Marc Aurel Schnabel - 馬傲林
PhD (HK); Dipl Ing (UdK); MEd (USyd); BAB; HKIBIM
Immediate Past President CAADRIA

School of Architecture
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Room 602, Wong Foo Yuan Building
Shatin, New Territories
Hong Kong SAR, China

Tel: +852 2609 6593
Fax: +852 2603 5267
kh.ude.khuc@leruacram (inverted)

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BIO

Marc Aurel Schnabel (馬傲林) is an Architect and A/Professor in Digital Architecture at the School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kongand Visiting Professor at Shenzhen University, China. He is leading research and education in the field of Digital Media in Architectural Design. As Immediate Past President of CAADRIA, the international Association for Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, he is affiliated with various professional- and scientific committees, amongst them IJAC, FEDIAD and the Advances in Architectural Geometry. In the past fifteen years he taught at Universities in Berlin, Hong Kong and Sydney and has become highly recognized for his work in the areas of Virtual Environments and Design Learning. He is engaged in Mixed Reality Design, Parametric Design Learning and interprofessional development programmes (Public Health) and publishes extensively in international journals about novel perspectives in digital architecture and the communication of three-dimensional space using innovative design methods. He recently copublished a book Mixed Reality Applications in Architecture, Design, and Construction, Springer-Verlag and curated two digital architectural exhibitions, Disparallel Spaces at Tin Sheds- and 8448cubed at Gaffa Galleries. He is currently establishing the Digital Architecture Research AllianceDARA connecting researchers in innovative digital spatial design.


APPOINTMENTS

since 2009   Associate Professor
                    School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
2009 - 2010  Visiting Professor
                    The College of Architecture & Urban Planning, Shenzhen University, China.
2007 - 2009  Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor-equiv.)
                    Faculty of Architecture, Design & Planning, University of Sydney
2006 - 2008 Master in Education (Higher Education)
                    Faculty of Architecture, Design & Planning, University of Sydney
2006 - 2007  Lecturer (Assistant Professor-equiv.)
                    Faculty of Architecture, Design & Planning, University of Sydney
2005 - 2006 Lecturer & Assistant Professor
                    Department of Architecture, University of Hong Kong
2005           Lecturer, Interior Design Programme
                   SPACE; University of Hong Kong
2001 - 2005 Lecturer
                    Department of Architecture, University of Hong Kong
2001 -  2005 Lecturer
                    Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental
                   Management(CUPEM), University of Hong Kong
2004           Visiting Scholar Design Studies in Architecture
                    Faculty of Architecture, Design & Planning, University of Sydney
1999 - 2004 Ph.D.
                   Dept. of Architecture, University of Hong Kong
1998 - 2001 Assistant Computer Officer CAAD
                    Dept. of Architecture, University of Hong Kong
1996 - 1998 Demonstrator
                    Dept. of Architecture, University of Hong Kong
1994 - 1995 Architectural Designer
                    HO+K, Berlin, Germany
1992 - 1994 Architectural Designer, CAAD Consultant
                    Langhof Architekten, Berlin, Germany
1990 - 1993 Teaching Assistant
                    GRUV; Dept. of Architecture,
                    Berlin University of the Arts, Berlin
1990 - 1995 Dipl. Ing. (Arch. ) Distinction;
                   Architecture, Universität der Künste, Berlin, Germany
1989 - 1990 Teaching Assistant
                    Key Centre of Design Computing,
                    Faculty of Architecture, Design & Planning, University of Sydney
1989 - 1990 Student Exchange
                    Faculty of Architecture, Design & Planning, University of Sydney
1985 - 1989 V.Dipl. Ing. (Arch.)
                   Architecture,Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany


 

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
  • BAB - Professional Association for Architects and Engineers, Germany
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  • CAADRIA - President of Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia
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d_city Research Network
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  • eCAADe - Association for Education in CAAD in Europe
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  • HKDA - Hong Kong Designers Association
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  • HKIBIM - Hong Kong Institute of Building Information Modelling
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  • RAIA - Royal Australian Institute of Architects, Accreditation Board, State Panel NSW, Academic Advisor
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  • SIGraDI - Association for Digital Graphic in Iberoameriacana
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SELECTED KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
  • Creativity in Parametric Design, China Environmental Art Design Prize 2009, China Academy of ArtHangzhou, China, 28-29 November 2009
CEADP 2009
CHTF
AIAB 2009
IFoU, Technical University of Delft
  • Parametric Designing in Architecture 建筑参数化设计, Shenzhen University, PR China, 26 May 2009
Shenzhen University
  • Parameters & Design in Architecture 建筑参数化设计, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, PR China, 22 May 2009
Zhejiang University
Sustainability and Health Forum
  • Parametric Design in Architectural Education, Geometry and Architecture AASA Symposium, Australian National University (ANU), Canberra, Australia, 29 September 2008
ANU AASA Symposium
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Thursday Night Lecture
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  • Interplay: A Cycle of Architectural Design, Key-note speech at: China Shenzhen International Design Art Weck & 20th Anniversary of Modern Decoration in China, Design Conference, Shenzhen, PR China, 10-11 December 2005
  • Intersecting of Domains: An Architectural Design Circle, Key-note speech at: Guangdong International Architecture and Interior Design Conference, Guangdong, PR China, 7 July 2005
  • Objets digitalisé and Objets créateurs, Key-note speech at: Shantou Architecture Decoration Design Conference, Shantou, Guangdong, PR China, 15 January 2005
  • Creative Architecture: From Virtual to Real, Key-note speech at: Guangdong International Architecture and Interior Design Conference, Guangdong, PR China, 7 July 2004
 

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SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH

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RESEARCH GRANTS

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SELECTED PRIZES, AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

  • Scholarship Global Studio, Johannesburgh, South Africa; The University of Sydney; Research Participant
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  • Scholarship AutoDesk University, Lasa Vegas, Nevada; awarded to leaders in their field of digital design and education, November 2007
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  • IT in Education: First Place Award; Academic Council for IT in Education, The University of Hong Kong; 2002

  • IT in Education: First Place Award; Academic Council for IT in Education, The University of Hong Kong; 2001
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  • Bauhaus future: Special Recommendation; European Competition, Dessau, Germany; 1994

 
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EXHIBITIONS
8448cubed Exhibition
  • Disparallel Spaces, Exhibition at Tin Sheds Gallery, University of Sydney, 24 May - 14 June 2007 (curated)
Disparallel Space
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JURY- & REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
  • CAADRIA - Association of Computer Aided Architectural Design in Asia
  • eCAADe - Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
  • SIGRADI - Sociedade Ibero-Americana de Gráfica Digital (SIGraDi)
  • ACADIA - Association for Computer-Aided Design in Architecture
  • ASCAAD - Arabian Society of Computer-Aided Design in Architecture
  • FEIDAD - Far Eastern International Digital Architectural Design Award
  • AASA - International Conference of the Association of Architecture Schools of Australasia
  • CAAD Futures Foundation
  • IJAC - International Journal of Architectural Computing
  • Design Studies
  • ConnectedED - International Conference on Design Education
  • CSARR - International Conference of the Center for the Study of Architecture in the Arab Region
  • MD - Modern Decoration, International Journal on Modern Decoration, Design and Architecture
  • AAG - Advances in Architectural Geometry
  • SOIC - Social and Organizational Informatics and Cybernetics
  • ANZAScA - Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association
  • ASR - Architectural Science Review
  • Automation in Construction
  • CONVR - International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality
  • CIB W78

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SUPERVISION OF DEGREE STUDENTS

School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong:

  • Ngan Yuk Kei: Adaptable Micro Urbanism : Alchemy of Sham Shui Po. MArch, 2010
  • Yick Ho Alvin Kung: Urban Gene Therapy: Parametric Regeneration MArch, 2010

Faculty of Architecture, Design & Planning, The University of Sydney:

Department of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong:

  • Ng, Kal, “Cinematic Animation”, PhD, 2004-2007
  • Kuan, Kam Sing Steve, ”Collaborative Immersive Environments”, MPhil, 2003-2005
  • Chiu, Ka Po, "Comparison of maze design in two virtual environments", BCogSc, 2002-2003
  • Yip, Wai Yee Janie, [M]ovement, [T]ime, [R]adiance, MArch , 2002-2003
  • Lo, Kin-choi Heiren, Towards Intelligence: The idea of reflexivity in Topological architecture, MArch, 2002-2003
  • Yeung, Sze Hang Jess, Adaptive Social Underground Linkage, MArch, 2002-2003
  • Chan, Sheung Kiu, "Comparison of maze design in two virtual environments", BCogSc, 2002-2003
  • Chu, Kin Chiu Ivan, "Transcube: Does virtual environment facilitate the acquisition of transfer of spatial knowledge?, BCogSc, 2001-2002
  • Lee, Ka Yan Stephanie, "Transcube: Does virtual environment facilitate the acquisition of transfer of spatial knowledge?, BCogSc, 2001-2002
  • Wong, Pui Huen Emerald, "Transcube: Does virtual environment facilitate the acquisition of transfer of spatial knowledge?, BCogSc, 2001-2002
  • Ho, Chia Hsing Kevin, "Does Colour assist in orienting designers while working in a 3D environment?", BCogSc, 2000-2001
  • Liu Ming Sum, Tammy, "Do architects design a 3D maze more successfully using 2D environment or 3D environment?, BCogSc, 2000-2001

TAUGHT COURSES & STUDIOS at USYD in 2008
First Semester 2008 Second Semester 2008
ARCH5101 Architectural Design Studio C ARCH5201 Architectural Design Studio
MARC4003 Architectural Design Studio C MARC4003 Architectural Design Studio C
DESA2001 Design Practice 2A MARC5001 Architectural Graduation Studio
DESC9019 3D Computer Graphics Concepts DESA1002 Design Practice 1B
  DECO2103 3D Modelling
  DECO1008 3D Modelling
  DESC9019 3D Computer Graphics Concepts
TAUGHT COURSES & STUDIOS at USYD in 2007
First Semester 2007 Second Semester 2007

ARCH4101 Architectural Design Studio
ARCH5101 Architectural Design Studio
DESA2001 Design Practice 2A
DESC9019 3D Computer Graphics Concepts

ARCH5201 Architectural Design Studio
DESA1002 Design Practice 1B
DECO1008 / DECO2103 3D Modelling
DESC9019 3D Computer Graphics Concepts

TAUGHT COURSES & STUDIOS at USYD in 2006
First Semester 2006 Second Semester 2006

ARCH4101 Architectural Design Studio
ARCH5101 Architectural Design Studio
DESA2001 Design Practice 2A
DESA3001 Digital Media in Design Studio
DESC9019 3D Modelling and Photorealistic Rendering

ARCH5201 Architectural Design Studio
ARCH3105 Integrated Architectural Design Studio 2
DESA1002 Design Practice 1B

DESA3002 Digital Media in Design Studio
DECO1008/DECO2103 3D Modelling
DESC9019 3D Modelling and Photorealistic Rendering

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ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES in 2008

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TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES (until June 2006) - Current Teaching Responsibilities: See above

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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CO-ORDINATION

caad's NEW FRONTIERS - CAADRIA2010
CAADRIA2009
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  • CAADfuture 2007: Publicity Chair of Bi-annual international Conference on the future of CAAD Research, University of Sydney, Australia
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  • Megacities 2000: Publicity Chair of International Conference on Mega-Cities, HKU, Hong Kong; February 2000
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MAJOR PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
  • 1998 & 1999 Designing Hong Kong, Charette & Workshop, Future New Urban Community

  • 1997 Global Body for the ZKM (Centre for Art and Media), Karlsruhe, Germany; Joint project with the Goethe Institut, Hong Kong: Fung-Shui Analysis and VR-Presentation of the new Museum

  • 1995 Fertilizer & Recycling Factory, Berlin, Landscape Proposal [2nd prize]

  • 1995 Heerstraße/Nennhauser Damm, Residential Development, Berlin-Spandau

  • 1995 Stadterweiterung Vienna, Urban Design Study of the City of Vienna [2nd prize]

  • 1994 Hypo-Bank, Munich, Redevelopment City Centre and Headquarter [4th prize]

  • 1994 Stern Centre Potsdam, Shopping Centre [4th prize]

  • 1993 Olympia 2000, Berlin Bicycle and Boxing Stadium [5th prize]

  • 1993 Friedrichstraße, Berlin, Redevelopment City of Berlin [2nd prize]

  • 1992 Zehlendorf Mitte, Berlin, Urban Design [2nd prize]