# Anton Kerezov - Portfolio > Architect. Designer. Explorer. Crafting tangible experiences by design. ## About Anton Kerezov (DEng, MArch) is an architect and engineer creating on the edge of impossible. With 10+ years leading cross-cultural teams from concept and prototype through final build across industry and academia, he specializes in computational design and intelligent spaces. He holds a Doctor of Engineering from the University of Tokyo, where his research focused on computational geometry and natural material structures—developing algorithms that could reduce global wood waste by 135 million tons annually. He also holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Tokyo and a Master in Architecture from UACEG Sofia. Currently a Senior Product Owner at ZURU Tech, he leads 20+ developers, UX, and QA experts across Italy, the USA, India, Australia, and China, connecting design to manufacturing at scale. Previously, he worked as an Architectural Designer at Kengo Kuma and Associates on a 132,000 sq.m. multifunctional project in Taiwan. His work explores the intersection of architecture, technology, and human behavior—aiming to create intelligent spaces and systems that energize rather than exhaust, bringing us closer to our natural rhythms and relationships. ## Vision "We stopped controlling technology and started responding to it. What if we reversed this? Spaces that respond to you. Interfaces you hold. Technology on your terms." ## Focus Areas - Tangible interfaces that make technology bend to human behavior - Spatial technology and human-centered design - Computational geometry and parametric design - Sustainable architecture using natural materials - AI-powered design systems and embedded technology - Cross-cultural team leadership and product development ## Skills & Expertise **Design:** Computational design, Architectural design, Concept design, UI/UX design, Web design, Interaction design, Building Information Modelling, Parametric design, Rapid prototyping, Product design **Technical:** Rhino3D, Grasshopper, Revit, Figma, Three.js/WebGL, Python, C#, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Git, Docker, Linux, Nginx **Research:** Published in Journal for Geometry and Graphics, Journal of the IASS. Invented first spatial gridshell patterns for inconsistently shaped materials. Defined new morphology self-forming concept based on multi-objective optimization. **Leadership:** Team leadership, International team coordination, Stakeholder management, Agile/Scrum methodology, Process optimization **Languages:** English (TOEFL), Japanese (JLPT N2), Bulgarian (native) ## Notable Achievements - Developed algorithm proving possible reduction of global wood waste by 135 million tons annually - Invented first spatial gridshell patterns suitable for inconsistently shaped materials of variable count - Won Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grant for Magicasa (world's first smart flying umbrella) - Led BIM development for 132,000 sq.m. project at Kengo Kuma and Associates ## Portfolio Projects ### 1. sensor_y (2025) Buildings as a collective intelligence that senses and responds to its environment. URL: https://antonkerezov.com/projects/sensory/ ### 2. Tree Fork Grid Shells (2022) A novel research into grid shell design from availability. The design principle of self-forming is applied to the use case of tree forks. Doctoral research at University of Tokyo, published in peer-reviewed journals. URL: https://antonkerezov.com/projects/treeforks/ ### 3. The Warp (2021) Forked tree branch structure pavilion based on research in resource availability design. Full-scale built structure demonstrating practical application of doctoral research. URL: https://antonkerezov.com/projects/the-warp/ ### 4. The Hedgehog (2021) Tree branch structure based on research in resource availability design. URL: https://antonkerezov.com/projects/akamon/ ### 5. Nature Walks (2021) Mini video exploration project about the beauty of nature and why it's essential to our lives. URL: https://antonkerezov.com/projects/nature-walks/ ### 6. Magicasa (2021) World's first smart flying umbrella prototype, powered by Raspberry Pi and AI. Winner of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grant and first prize in product design competition at University of Tokyo. URL: https://antonkerezov.com/projects/magicasa/ ### 7. Sea Life Piers (2021) Reimagining the seaside piers of Tokyo, Japan—exploring the relationship between the sea and the land. URL: https://antonkerezov.com/projects/hinode/ ### 8. Tokyo Secrets (2021) Documentary series revealing lesser-known locations throughout Tokyo that offer authentic glimpses into the city's history, nature, and culture. URL: https://antonkerezov.com/projects/tokyo-secrets/ ### 9. Live Sharing Transition (2021) Adaptive reuse of temporary CLT Japanese houses in Iwate, Japan (from the 2011 tsunami), to create a live sharing community for 40 elderly residents. Team lead for 5-person design team. URL: https://antonkerezov.com/projects/nakagami-reuse/ ### 10. Arctic Research Center (2021) A research center project in the deep Arctic, designed to withstand extreme conditions. URL: https://antonkerezov.com/projects/pyramiden/ ### 11. Sklada (2014) A sound recording studio and a music venue in the heart of Kapana, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. URL: https://antonkerezov.com/projects/sklada/ ### 12. Early Works (2015) Showcase of early architectural explorations in human-responsive architecture. URL: https://antonkerezov.com/projects/early-works/ ## Academic Profiles - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5567-6567 - ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anton-Kerezov-2 ## Publications 1. Kerezov, A. D., Koshihara, M., & Tachi, T. (2023, July). **Computational Design Framework For Self-Forming Geometry: The Case Of Natural Tree Forks.** Journal of Geometry and Graphics, No. 2, pp. 207–226. 2. Kerezov, A.D. (2023, March 20). **Branch'ing: A way to availability-driven architecture.** Seminar_BG. https://seminar-bg.eu/spisanie-seminar-bg/broy25/856-raz-klon.html 3. Kerezov, A. D., Koshihara, M., & Tachi, T. (2022). **From Natural Tree Forks to Grid Shells: Towards a Self-forming Geometry.** Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies, Vol. 146. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13588-0_36 4. Kerezov, A. D., & Koshihara, M. (2022). **A Study On Algorithm-Generated Assembly Of Curved I And Y Shaped Branches For Temporary Shelters.** Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures, 63(2). https://doi.org/10.20898/j.iass.2022.006 5. Kerezov, A.D. (2020). **Architectural workflow for curved wood from forest to construction.** IIS Poster Session. 6. Kerezov A.D. (2019). **Sea Life Pier.** In Imai K. & Taira J. (Eds.), ISLAS COMO LABORATORIES DEL ANTROPOCENTRO/TOKYO (1st ed., Vol. 1, pp. 78–83). The University of Tokyo, Institute of Industrial Science, Imai Laboratory. 7. Kerezov A.D., Mechkarova I., Mouskourova K., & Valkanova T. (2014). **"Kapana Possible" Design Guidelines** (Ognyanova B., Ed.; 1st ed.). UACEG Sofia. ## Contact - Email: hello@antonkerezov.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anton-kerezov/ - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5567-6567 - ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anton-Kerezov-2 - Website: https://antonkerezov.com ## Looking For Anton is seeking collaborators for projects involving: - Researchers exploring spatial interaction - Engineers building embedded/sensor systems - Partners interested in tangible interfaces - Collaborators pushing technology beyond screens Available for remote calls anywhere. ## Site Structure - Home: https://antonkerezov.com/ - Projects: https://antonkerezov.com/projects/ - Collaborate: https://antonkerezov.com/collaborate/