Grand Jury Member of the International Architecture & Design Awards

Gabriel Munnich

CTO / Co-Founder
Design with FRANK
USA

Grand Jury Member

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Gabriel Munnich stands as a beacon in the architectural and technological universe. Co-founder, Chief Inventor, and CTO of Design with FRANK, he has reimagined architectural design with an AI-powered platform, enabling users to effortlessly bring their home design aspirations to fruition. A testament to his early passion for the craft, Gabriel completed his studies at the Cooper Union School of Architecture in 2018, backed by a full scholarship. His stellar academic trajectory earned him accolades such as the Peter Bruder Prize for Excellence in Structures and the distinguished Menschel Fellowship. Within the realm of innovation, Gabriel has been especially prolific. He not only conceptualized but also constructed a monumental 3D printer that caught the attention of many at the Venice Architecture Biennale. Furthermore, his “Instant Lounge” concept – a cutting-edge 3D printer crafted to produce furniture in real-time – was a star attraction at the Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism in 2019-2020. These pioneering 3D printing achievements, alongside others like the Spider Print, have elevated his stature on international platforms. Making waves in the dynamic architectural tech milieu of New York, Gabriel initiated UEO, emphasizing novel software and architectural fabrication methodologies since 2018. The Museum of Modern Art, recognizing his expertise, commissioned him for a groundbreaking project: a fully 3D printed, large-scale architectural model for their exhibition “Toward a Concrete Utopia”. Beyond these innovations, Gabriel’s professional journey has seen influential contributions to major museum projects, notably the Grand Canal Museum and the Tesoro di Dan Gennaro Museum. His international engagements span across cities like Paris, London, and New York, and he has secured victories in esteemed design competitions, such as the Bronx River Branch Renovation and Bronx Subway Digital Design — the latter being actualized in the Bronx itself. An advocate for education and mentorship, Gabriel has shared his wealth of knowledge through workshops and teaching assignments at places like NYIT, JiLin University, Tongji University, and the Barcelona Digital Fabrication Workshop, consistently guiding and inspiring the architects and designers of tomorrow.