Nefeli Manoudaki is an architect-engineer, bio-inspired designer, and critical maker working at the intersection of architecture, nature, and the human senses. With a foundation in architecture and engineering, she delves into the potential of interactive environments and immersive installations to evoke deep connections with natural systems and human emotion.
Simulacra Naturae
Generative Forms from Agent-Based Ecosystems with Organoid Collective Intelligence. A multi-sensory installation where brain organoid activity drives simulated ecosystems and generative forms. Merging plants, sculptural artifacts, and AI-driven visuals and sound, it explores the emergence of distributed intelligence across organic and digital domains.
2025
Microbial Mindscapes
#Ars Electronica 2024# Interactive audiovisual installation and performance exploring the impact of the human gut microbiota on emotions. This project merges biophysics, gastroenterology, microbiome research, microbiology, pharmacology, and AI generation.
2024
#ArsElectronica #Touchdesigner
Organoid_Protonoesis I
A neurobiological-data-driven interactive transmodal installation that gives form and expression to the intricate relationship between brain-cell organoid firings, and AI image generation.
2024
#BIOART #fabrication #Stable Diffusion #GenAI #TouchDesigner #Max MSP
Synaptic Time Tunnel
#Siggraph2023# A major generative, transmodal, and interactive installation for SIGGRAPH 2023, funded by AUTODESK.
2023
#SIGGRAPH23 #Data Visualization #TouchDesigner
Osmosis
XR urban fluctuations using AI. Immersive Projection Mapping Installation blending real-time AI-generated visuals with the urban environment.
2023
#Projection Mapping #GenAI #TouchDesigner #AV Performance
Alloplex BioAffective Worlds XR: Hydnum
Extending Transmodal Worldmaking beyond Russel's Circumplex Model of Affect.
2022
#AR/VR #Bio Data #Product Design #Fabrication #TouchDesigner #Unreal Engine
AI Worlds XR
Exploring AI - generated bioinspired forms in XR
2022
#VR #Midjourney #Generative Geometries #Blender #Unreal Engine
ETHO
A contemporary VR exhibition that preserves reality in a reality-blurring ritual.
2023
#MIT XR Hackathon #VR #Generative Geometries #Blender #Unreal Engine
Superformula Excerpts
Real-time application in Javascript and GLSL, in p5.js with Raymarching
2022
#GLSL #Ray Marching #p5.js
Allorenz Strange Attractor
Application in C++, based on the Allolib_Playground library
2022
#Strange Attractors #C++ #Real-time #AV Performance
Greece 2021 “Desire for Freedom”
The most widespread projection-projection mapping installation in Europe. that came to life simultaneously in 18 Greek cities in June 2021
2021
#Large-Scale Projection Mapping #Animation #Archival Data
H.E.P.P.
Hybrid Environmental Projection Platform. Innovative Technologies for Virtual Touring and Showcasing Monuments in the Old City of the Municipality of Chania
2020
Celestial Thoughts
Interactive Projection Mapping Installation @ Athens Digital Arts Festival | Extending Reality.
2020