Publications (selected)
CO-EDITED Book
Contributions to the Hypermapping of Diocletian’s Palace
Leburic, Anci, Leslie Lok, and Ana Šverko. Contributions to the Hypermapping of Diocletian’s Palace. Layered Space and Conceptions of Place. Institute of Art History Press. 2023., n.d.
Book chapters
House of Cores
Lok, Leslie, Sasa Zivkovic, Fabian Meyer-Brötz, and Hikmat Zerbe. “House of Cores.” In FABRICATE 2024. London, UK: UCL Press. 2024., n.d.
Material Pathways
Lok, Leslie, and Sasa Zivkovic. “Material Pathways.” In Assembly: Material, Representation and Aggregated Systems in Architectural Production, Edited by Gail Borden and Michael Meredith. Routledge Press, Taylor & Francis Books, n.d.
The Ends of the Machine
Lok, Leslie, and Sasa Zivkovic. “The Ends of the Machine: From Technical Means to Architectural Beginnings.” In Homing the Machine in Architecture, Edited by Zach Cohen and Galo Canizares. Routledge, 2024, 2024.
Figure to Mat: The Urbanism of the Diocletian’s Palace
Lok, Leslie. “Figure to Mat: The Urbanism of the Diocletian’s Palace.” In Contributions to the Hypermapping of Diocletian’s Palace. Layered Space and Conceptions of Place. Institute of Art History Press. 2023., n.d.
Ashen Cabin
Zivkovic, Sasa, and Leslie Lok. 2021. “Ashen Cabin.” In Ecological Buildings - New Strategies for Sustainable Architecture. Braun Publishing.
Making Form Work - Experiments along the Grain of Concrete and Timber
Zivkovic, Sasa, and Leslie Lok. 2020. “Making Form Work - Experiments along the Grain of Concrete and Timber.” In FABRICATE 2020: Making Resilient Architecture. London, UK: UCL Press.
Peer-reviewed
Human–machine Collaboration Using Gesture Recognition in Mixed Reality and Robotic Fabrication
Kyaw, Alexander Htet, Lawson Spencer, and Leslie Lok. “Human–Machine Collaboration Using Gesture Recognition in Mixed Reality and Robotic Fabrication.” Architectural Intelligence 3, no. 1 (March 15, 2024): 11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44223-024-00053-4.
UnFrame: An Augmented Reality Narrative on the History and Possible Future of North American Timber Framing
Spencer, Lawson, Jordan Kurt, and Leslie Lok. “UnFrame: An Augmented Reality Narrative on the History and Possible Future of North American Timber Framing.” García Amen, F, Goni Fitipaldo, A L and Armagno Gentile, Á (Eds.), Accelerated Landscapes - Proceedings of the XXVII International Conference of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics (SIGraDi 2023), Punta Del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay, 29 November - 1 December 2023, n.d., 1385–96.
The Finite Element Method (FEM) of the Unlog Tower
Spencer, Lawson, Matthew T. Reiter, Leslie Lok, and Sasa Zivkovic. “The Finite Element Method (FEM) of the Unlog Tower.” In Advances in Architectural Geometry 2023, edited by Kathrin Dörfler, Jan Knippers, Achim Menges, Stefana Parascho, Helmut Pottmann, and Thomas Wortmann, 29–42. De Gruyter, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111162683-003.
Extended Reality (XR) Workflows for Multi-Material Assemblies
Spencer, Lawson, Alexander Htet Kyaw, Leslie Lok, and Sasa Zivkovic. “Extended Reality (XR) Workflows for Multi-Material Assemblies.” In The 43rd Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture: Habits of the Anthropocene, Volume 1:318–28. Denver, 2023.
UNLOG: A Deployable, Lightweight, and Bending-Active Timber Construction Method
Lok, Leslie, Sasa Zivkovic, and Lawson Spencer. “UNLOG: A Deployable, Lightweight, and Bending-Active Timber Construction Method.” Technology|Architecture + Design 7, no. 1 (January 2, 2023): 95–108. https://doi.org/10.1080/24751448.2023.2176146.
Active Bending in Physics-Based Mixed Reality: The Design and Fabrication of a Reconfigurable Modular Bamboo System
Kyaw, Alexander Htet, Jack Otto, and Leslie Lok. “Active Bending in Physics-Based Mixed Reality: The Design and Fabrication of a Reconfigurable Modular Bamboo System,” 169–78. Graz, Austria, 2023. https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.1.169.
Gesture Recognition for Feedback-Based Mixed Reality and Robotic Fabrication: A Case Study of the UnLog Tower
Htet Kyaw, Alexander, Lawson Spencer, Sasa Zivkovic, and Leslie Lok. “Gesture Recognition for Feedback Based Mixed Reality and Robotic Fabrication: A Case Study of the UnLog Tower.” In Phygital Intelligence, edited by Chao Yan, Hua Chai, Tongyue Sun, and Philip F. Yuan, 331–45. Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8405-3_28.
The UnFrame AR Exhibition
Spencer, Lawson, and Leslie Lok. “The UnFrame AR Exhibition.” In Proceedings of the 6th Media Architecture Biennale Conference, 90–101. Toronto ON Canada: ACM, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1145/3627611.3627620.
Timber De-Standardized 2.0 : Mixed Reality Visualizations and User Interface for Processing Irregular Timber
Lok, Leslie, and Jiyoon Bae. 2022. “Timber De-Standardized 2.0 : Mixed Reality Visualizations and User Interface for Processing Irregular Timber.” In Proceedings of the 2022 International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia: Post-Carbon, 121–30.
Unlog: A Deployable and Lightweight Timber Frame
Lok, Leslie, and Sasa Zivkovic. 2022. “Unlog: A Deployable and Lightweight Timber Frame.” In Project Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture: Hybrids & Haecceities, 154–59.
HolloWall: A Mixed Reality-Informed Hollow Core Wall Assembly
Lok, Leslie, and Jiyoon Bae. 2022. “HolloWall: A Mixed Reality-Informed Hollow Core Wall Assembly.” In Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture: Hybrids & Haecceities.
Timber De-standardized: A Mixed Reality Framework for the Assembly of Irregular Tree Log Structures
Lok, Leslie, Asbiel Samaniago, and Lawson Spencer. 2021. “Timber De-Standardized: A Mixed Reality Framework for the Assembly of Irregular Tree Log Structures.” In Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture: Realignments toward Critical Computation, 222–31.
Fabri(cate) Lilong Housing: 3D printing Mat-Urbanism
Lok, Leslie. 2021. “Fabri(Cate) Lilong Housing: 3D Printing Mat-Urbanism.” In Proceedings of the 2021 International Conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture: 27th World Congress of Architects, 1668–69.
RRRolling Stones: Transforming Public Interactions and Urban Environments Through Technology
Zivkovic, Sasa, and Leslie Lok. 2021. “RRRolling Stones: Transforming Public Interactions and Urban Environments Through Technology.” In 2021 International Conference: 27th World Congress of Architects, 531–32.
Re-defining the Rural-urban: Discovering Spatial Patterns of Chinese Rural Development
Lok, Leslie. 2020. “Re-Defining the Rural-Urban: Discovering Spatial Patterns of Chinese Rural Development.” In Proceedings of the 108th Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture: Open, 1031–39.
Ashen Cabin
Lok, Leslie, and Sasa Zivkovic. 2020. “Ashen Cabin.” In Proceedings of the 40th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture: Distributed Proximities, 176–81.
CORBEL CABIN: 3D Printed Concrete Building
Lok, Leslie, and Sasa Zivkovic. 2018. “CORBEL CABIN: 3D Printed Concrete Building.” In Proceedings of the 38th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture: Re/Calibration: On Imprecision and Infidelity.
Cartesian Concrete Spiel: A Syntax of 3D Printing
Zivkovic, Sasa, and Leslie Lok. 2018. “Cartesian Concrete Spiel: A Syntax of 3D Printing.” In Proceedings of the 2018 Fall Conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture : Play with the Rules, 97–102.
Ladakh Dental Clinic: The Local-Imported Modulars – Negotiating Contradictory Material Practices in Remote Cities
Zivkovic, Sasa, and Leslie Lok. 2018. “Ladakh Dental Clinic: The Local-Imported Modulars Negotiating Contradictory Material Practices in Remote Cities.” In Proceedings of the 2018 International Conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture: New Instrumentalities, 149–54.
Additive Architectural Elements - A New Robotic Brutalism
Lok, Leslie, and Sasa Zivkovic. 2018. “Additive Architectural Elements - A New Robotic Brutalism.” In Proceedings of the 106th Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture: The Ethical Imperative, 113–14.
Case Study: Full Scale Concrete 3D Printing of Corbelled Sacrificial Formwork in Building using a Recyclable Gravel Aggregate as Temporary Support
Zivkovic, Sasa, and Leslie Lok. 2018. “Case Study: Full Scale Concrete 3D Printing of Corbelled Sacrificial Formwork in Building Using a Recyclable Gravel Aggregate as Temporary Support.” In Proceedings of the 1st RILEM International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication: Digital Concrete 2018.
NO MORE TOWER DESERTS! Towards an Urbanism of Mat-organization
Lok, Leslie. 2017. “NO MORE TOWER DESERTS! Towards an Urbanism of Mat-Organization.” In Proceedings of the 2017 Fall Conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture: Crossings Between the Proximate and Remote, 198–204.
Beyond the Ecology of Concrete Sausages
Zivkovic, Sasa, and Leslie Lok. 2016. “Beyond the Ecology of Concrete Sausages.” In Proceedings of the 2016 International Conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture: Cross-Americas: Probing Disglobal Networks, 271–77.
Articles, Essays, and Project Publications
Interconnected City, a “Future” Urban Experiment
Lok, Leslie, and Jiang Linda. 2020. “Interconnected City, a ‘Future’ Urban Experiment.” IDEAT Magazine (China) No.58, February 2020.
HANNAH, Ashen Cabin
Lok, Leslie. 2020. “HANNAH, Ashen Cabin.” IW Magazine, No 134 (Jul/Aug), 2020.
Building Constructions. Irregular Ash Wood Logs. HANNAH, Ashen Cabin
Lok, Leslie, and Sasa Zivkovic. 2020. “Building Constructions. Irregular Ash Wood Logs. HANNAH, Ashen Cabin.” IW Magazine Detail’21, Annual Compilation, 2020.
Making the most of a tree epidemic
Lok, Leslie, and Sasa Zivkovic. 2020. “Making the Most of a Tree Epidemic.” The Conversation. August 4, 2020.
A beetle infestation killed hundreds of millions of trees. Here’s how they can be made into affordable housing
Zivkovic, Sasa, and Leslie Lok. 2020. “A Beetle Infestation Killed Hundreds of Millions of Trees. Here’s How They Can Be Made into Affordable Housing.” Fast Company. August 8, 2020.
Additive Guardhouse
Lok, Leslie, and Sasa Zivkovic. 2018. “Additive Guardhouse.” In ASSOCIATION Vol.9. AAP Publications.
Drawing City Manifestos
Lok, Leslie. 2016. “Drawing City Manifestos.” Architectural Institute of Taiwan.
Peaks and Valleys
Lok, Leslie. 2011. “Peaks and Valleys.” In Testing to Failure - Design and Research in MIT’s Department of Architecture, 98. SA+P Press.
Transact, Transform, Transfers: Trash Ball
Lok, Leslie. 2011. “Transact, Transform, Transfers: Trash Ball.” In Testing to Failure - Design and Research in MIT’s Department of Architecture, 58–59. SA+P Press.
International Contemporary Housing Design Workshop
International Contemporary Housing Design Workshop Edited by Andrew Scott. SA+P Press; First edition; June 2011
Uncertain Futures: Two Years of Research at the MIT Department of Architecture
Lok, Leslie. 2009. “Workshop: El Salvador Design Build 4.497.” In Uncertain Futures: Two Years of Research at the MIT Department of Architecture, edited by Lisa Pauli, Morgan Pinney, and Buck Sleeper, First Edition. SA+P Press.
Books and Book Chapters (by others)
Ashen Cabin
Topham, Sean. 2022. “Ashen Cabin.” In Houses That Can Save the World. Thames and Hudson.
Ashen Cabin
Zamora, Francesc. 2021. “Ashen Cabin.” In 150 Best of the Best Apartment Ideas. Harper Design.
Ashen Cabin Case Study
McLean, William, and Peter Silver. 2021. “Ashen Cabin Case Study.” In Environmental Design Sourcebook: Innovative Design Ideas for a Sustainable Built Environment. RIBA Publishing.
Ashen Cabin
Leitte, Sandra. 2021. “Ashen Cabin.” In Tiny Houses. Prestel.