Formas is an AI design workspace for architecture and 3D, built by Singapore-based FORMAS.AI. Designers sketch on a live canvas, import CAD, GLB, OBJ or STL models and turn them into photorealistic visualizations, short camera-move videos and editable 3D models. A chat interface routes requests to specialist AI models, and a dual-prompt system gives control over materials, context and style. The company was co-founded by Yiping Goh and Carlos Bañón and launched its public beta in November 2025.
Formas is an AI-native design workspace for architects, spatial designers and 3D creatives. Instead of switching between separate apps for sketching, modeling, rendering and presentation, users work in one browser-based environment that combines a live drawing canvas, 3D model visualization, video generation and a chat assistant. FORMAS.AI positions the product so that AI follows the designer's intent rather than producing generic imagery.
Key features
Freeform Studio – a live canvas where sketches and rough geometry are interpreted by AI in real time
3D Model Studio – turns imported 3D models into architectural visualizations with site and context
Cartesian – converts text, sketches and references into editable 3D models (in preview)
Instant Narratives – turns still images into video sequences with camera movement
Chat interface – orchestrates specialist AI models such as FLUX, Gemini, Luma and Tripo for different tasks
Precision control – a dual-prompt system for materials, context and style
Wide file import – 3DM, GLB/GLTF, OBJ, STL, PDF, images and JSON, with high-resolution render and 3D exports
Real-time collaboration – share and iterate on projects with a team
Who it's for
Formas is built for architects, interior and spatial designers, and design students who want to explore massing, form and atmosphere early in a project. The company reports more than 500,000 designs generated across 135 countries since its public beta, and the tool is taught in PAACADEMY courses for architects.
Pricing
Formas uses monthly refreshing credits, with a free tier and paid and enterprise plans. Heavier operations such as video or 3D generation use more credits.
Formas is an AI-native design workspace for architects, spatial designers and 3D creatives. Instead of switching between separate apps for sketching, modeling, rendering and presentation, users work in one browser-based environment that combines a live drawing canvas, 3D model visualization, video generation and a chat assistant. FORMAS.AI positions the product so that AI follows the designer's intent rather than producing generic imagery.
Key features
Freeform Studio – a live canvas where sketches and rough geometry are interpreted by AI in real time
3D Model Studio – turns imported 3D models into architectural visualizations with site and context
Cartesian – converts text, sketches and references into editable 3D models (in preview)
Instant Narratives – turns still images into video sequences with camera movement
Chat interface – orchestrates specialist AI models such as FLUX, Gemini, Luma and Tripo for different tasks
Precision control – a dual-prompt system for materials, context and style
Wide file import – 3DM, GLB/GLTF, OBJ, STL, PDF, images and JSON, with high-resolution render and 3D exports
Real-time collaboration – share and iterate on projects with a team
Who it's for
Formas is built for architects, interior and spatial designers, and design students who want to explore massing, form and atmosphere early in a project. The company reports more than 500,000 designs generated across 135 countries since its public beta, and the tool is taught in PAACADEMY courses for architects.
Pricing
Formas uses monthly refreshing credits, with a free tier and paid and enterprise plans. Heavier operations such as video or 3D generation use more credits.
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