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Erbil, Kurdistan Region – 04 November 2026 – Saman Gardy, a lecturer in the Department of Architecture and Sustainability at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), received the Jury Winner Award for the use of artificial intelligence in architectural imagery through his project The Heritage Invasion, as part of the Architizer Vision Awards 2026, held in Paris, France.
For 2026, the award categories included architectural visualisation, conceptual and imaginative design, rendering, photography and film.
During the award ceremony, Saman Gardy shared the stage with renowned British architect Thomas Heatherwick to receive his award, marking a significant international achievement.
