Research

Architecture, computation, and machine learning

Mile Arc’s research sits at the intersection of architecture, computation, and machine learning — centred on a PhD at the Royal College of Art applying machine learning to the analysis and optimisation of modular stadium design, alongside published papers, conference presentations, and public dissemination.

Creation Through Variation

Selected slides from “Creation Through Variation: Cross-Disciplinary Practices in Architectural Design”, presented at Point of Creation, London South Bank University, 2023 — see the full reference below.

Grid of black and white stadium morphology studies with a Derrida quote — Comparative morphology studies across a set of generated stadium forms.

Analytical cutaway diagram of a stadium seating bowl and structure — Analytical section through a stadium seating bowl, structure, and envelope.

Publications

2024
Analysis and Optimisation of Modular Stadium Design With Machine Learning
Milev, Y. — PhD Thesis, Royal College of Art, London
Thesis
2023
Creation Through Variation: Cross-Disciplinary Practices in Architectural Design
Milev, Y. — Presented at Point of Creation, London South Bank University, London
Conference
2022
Integrated Architectural and Structural Design of Modular and Adaptive Stadiums
Milev, Y. — PGR Research Conference Days, Royal College of Art, London
Conference
2021
Review of Methods and Methodologies for Analysis of Stadium Design
Milev, Y. — PGR Research Conference Days, Royal College of Art, London
Conference
2021
Professor Geraint John and the Evolution of Stadium Design Drivers
Milev, Y. — PGR Research Conference Days, Royal College of Art, London
Conference
2021
Defining Architectural Typologies Through Structural Topologies and Machine Learning
Milev, Y. — RCA Research Biennale
Conference
2020
15th April 1989 Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield: The Disaster that Transformed Stadium Design into a Parametrically Driven Process
Milev, Y. — PGR Research Conference Days, Royal College of Art, London
Conference
2020
Transience of Mobility and the Home: A Caravan Park in an Urban Environment, Or the Refurbishment of Centre Point — Student Project
Spiller, N., Milev, Y. — How to Thrive at Architecture School: A Student Guide, RIBA Publishing, London
Book Chapter
2018
5 Years, 5 Continents
Milev, Y. — LSBU Architecture Open Lecture Series, London South Bank University, London
Lecture
2014
Step by Step Digital Process
Dernie, D., Milev, Y. — Architectural Drawing, Laurence King Publishing Ltd, London, pp. 198–201
Book Chapter
2013
Transience of Mobility and the Home: A Caravan Park in an Urban Environment, Or the Refurbishment of Centre Point
Milev, Y. — RIBA President's Medals
Award