For the second event in Roundhouse’s The Future of… talks series, we welcomed guests to our Wigmore Street showroom on 8th October 2025 to explore a subject that is reshaping the way we live, work and design: AI as a creative partner.

The evening brought together two visionary figures in the AI architecture and design space, Tim Fu, founder of Studio Tim Fu, and Rada Daleva, founder of Daleva Design and Project Lead at Studio Tim Fu. Together they shared how AI has influenced their creative process and what it might mean for the kitchens of tomorrow.

A new kind of collaborator

Tim Fu described AI not as a tool but as “a collaborator that opens new creative horizons.” Having begun his career at Zaha Hadid Architects before founding his own practice, Tim has long explored the balance between human intuition and machine intelligence. His work demonstrates how AI can expand the designer’s imagination by challenging conventional methods and inspiring new forms of expression.

Image: Lake Bled by Studio Tim Fu, “the first fully AI-driven architectural project” in the world

Rada Daleva, who began her design journey as a student sharing her biophilic furniture ideas online, now represents a generation fluent in both computational design and spatial storytelling. At just 25, she sees AI not as a threat but as a way to push creative boundaries even further.

Material change and human artistry

The discussion reflected Roundhouse’s own design philosophy, where even a simple change in material can completely transform a kitchen’s character and concept. In much the same way, AI opens fresh ways to reinterpret familiar forms and ideas. However, the speakers agreed that the artistry of bringing a vision to life remains a uniquely human talent. Just as the invention of the camera allowed everyone to take a photograph, AI now allows anyone to prompt an idea. Everyone can produce something, but not everyone can create with true artistry. The story, the interpretation and the craft of a finished project are still human achievements.

The kitchen of the future is nearly here

Tim and Rada shared a fascinating demonstration of how AI can transform familiar designs into something entirely new. They showed a few simple modifications they had developed for kitchen units currently on display in our Wigmore Street showroom.

Here are the originals:

And with a flash of AI, here are the reimagined versions using completely different materials:

And again, with a touch of futuristic holography present:

Rada spoke about training AI using data sets that analyse how people use their kitchen spaces to help evolve new designs. Her own preference, she explained, would be for a more ergonomic kitchen that wraps around the user more organically than the standard geometries we have become used to.

Tim added, “The tools we use have been designed for the masses. Our particular talent is to stand out from the masses, using these same tools.”

The human touch in the age of AI

The event was moderated by Theresa Simon, founder of Theresa Simon & Partners. She guided a thoughtful discussion that emphasised how AI can enhance creativity rather than replace it. The evening closed with a shared belief that while AI offers extraordinary potential, it will never replace the creativity, intuition and artistry that define human design. Instead, it can help us see new possibilities, supporting designers as they continue to craft spaces with imagination and soul.

Visit one of our seven showrooms to discover how our design team can help create your perfect kitchen of the future.

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Roundhouse designs and crafts beautiful, bespoke kitchens that reflect not just current trends but timeless principles of quality craftsmanship and thoughtful design. Each piece is handmade at our own factory in the Malvern Hills, ensuring exceptional quality and sustainability in every project.