ISUF
The International Seminar on Urban Form (ISUF) (https://urbanform.org/) is a leading academic organization that has united scholars and research groups focused on the form of the city for thirty years.
ISUF connects researchers and practitioners across disciplines, including geography, urban planning, architecture, history, anthropology, and urban design. Our global network fosters projects that explore urban form theory and specific studies on various settlement types, from neighborhoods to regions, and from historic villages to 21st-century mega cities.
Each year, ISUF promotes an international conference. The last ten editions took place in Porto, Rome, Nanjing, Valencia, Krasnoyarsk, Nicosia, Salt Lake City, Glasgow, Lodz/Krakow, Belgrade, and São Paulo. Each of these events has significantly contributed to the development of Urban Morphology as a discipline.
Torino 2025
Politecnico di Torino (Italy) and the “Transitional Morphologies” Research Center at DAD (Department of Architecture and Design) are pleased to host the 32nd edition of the International Seminar on Urban Form (ISUF) conference at the historic Castello del Valentino, from June 17th to June 20th, 2025.
The ISUF 2025 conference will critically examine how the emergence of artificial intelligence is reshaping the tools we use and our understanding of urban form in the 21st century. While these advancements offer new possibilities, questions regarding the form of contemporary cities (viewed through the lens of their historical trajectories and future potential) remain only partially addressed.
We invite scholars and practitioners to explore how these developments challenge or reinforce traditional urban morphology studies. What new paradigms are emerging, and how might we navigate the complexities of urban form in our rapidly changing world?
We look forward to contributions and insights.
Topics
In the 21st century, artificial intelligence introduces new concepts to urban development, seamlessly integrating with traditional urban morphology to explore emerging paradigms for the future. As cities face challenges like rapid urbanization and climate change, AI offers innovative solutions to reshape our urban landscapes.
‘Urban Morphology in the Age of Artificial Intelligence’ will investigate how AI is revolutionizing our approach to urban structures, covering the following thematic areas:
- SHAPING THE CITY: Exploring Future Urban Forms
- MAPPING THE CITY: Evolving Tools to Study Urban Forms
- ENVISIONING THE CITY: Enhancing Theoretical Models of Urban Forms
- AI APPLICATIONS ON URBAN FORMS: City as a Device (Agents & Experiments)
DATES
KEYNOTES SPEAKERS
to be announced
VENUE
The urban fabric of the center of Torino originates from a Roman military camp, a legacy that the city has preserved through its distinctive squared layout, characterized by square blocks divided by orthogonal streets.
In the 1600s, Valentino Castle functioned as a riverside residence for Christine of France, enriching the city’s cultural heritage. Today, the castle is home to the School of Architecture at Politecnico di Torino.
ORGANIZERS
CONTACT
Politecnico di Torino – Department of Architecture and Design.
Castello del Valentino, Viale Mattioli 39, 10125 Torino, Italy.