In the last few months, Instagram has seen a new wave of images – buildings with curvy outlines merging into verdant hills and flamboyant blooms; mausoleums with finely-crafted fractal columns that look as if they have been hewn from butter; hotels resembling glass and ice sprouting from the water’s surface; houses taking on the form of crows and ducks; surreal villas floating in mid-air which even Frank Lloyd Wright would not have dared to dream up; and Hassan Ragab’s “Architectural beings” which almost appear to be dancing.
The artwork of artists such as Gaudism, Joe Mortell, Tim Fu, Manas Batia, and Six N. Five can be seen on their individual Instagram accounts or dedicated profiles like parametric—architecture and ai. Arch. Lecture and design journey that showcase the newly created digital impossible architectures.
The design world has seemingly woken up to the power of digital, as evidenced by large architectural companies focusing on architecture for the metaverse, with invitations being sent out to use AI-driven design software like Dall-E. This was seen in Zaha Hadid Architects and Refik Anadol Studio’s “Architecting the Metaverse” project.
Notable real estate players have provided support and funds to construct towers that would not be possible without their resources, like the virtual world museum “The Row” by Every Realm.
It appears that the design world has recently begun to imagine digitally. However, upon closer inspection of these structures, they do not appear inconceivable like Escher’s or Piranesi’s stairs; rather, they present a strenuous task that continues on a path set out over 100 years ago.
HASSAN RAGAB | Professional Profile & Expertise
Hassan Ragab, a renowned Egyptian designer and conceptual artist is like his peers. He utilizes various Artificial Intelligence software such as Midjourney, Dall-E2, and DreamStudioAI to craft conceptually fascinating pieces utilizing architectural elements. The 2D rendering production is intended to develop sources of inspiration with the help of a machine. Courtesy @hsnrgb (Instagram account)
The Canadian designer and architect Tim Fu has been associated with Zaha Hadid Architects’ London office. He has been exploring algorithmic design for a year as a part of their computational research group (ZHA Code). He has also conducted several online workshops to help architects and designers understand the concept of prompt crafting better.
Tim Fu, a Canadian designer and architect in the Zaha Hadid Architects’ computational research group (ZHA Code), has been exploring the art of “prompt crafting” for the past year. Working out of the London office, he has provided online workshops to help architects and designers learn more about this concept. Manas Bhatia, a renowned architect and visual artist works as a Junior Associate with Ant Studio, India. His role involves researching the possibilities of bringing artificial intelligence into architecture. Specifically, he is exploring ways to merge human-made spaces with nature seamlessly.
Antonio Gaudí’s rope model for the Sagrada Familia was the first instance of analog parametric architecture. His modernism influenced the Gaudism project, which used Midjourney and 3D modeling software to generate surreal, naturalistic environments.
A few months ago, 4SPACE, a design, branding, and architecture firm based in Dubai, began utilizing the TTI software to create its interior design renderings. This is one of the people’s many efforts to convert these opportunities into business. The first project that they are launching involves multiple restaurants in Dubai.
As we conclude our exploration of the impossible architectures between digital worlds, we are left with a sense of wonder and excitement at the possibilities that lie ahead. From virtual to augmented reality, from video games to futuristic cities, the digital realm offers endless opportunities for architects, designers, and creators to push the boundaries of what is possible.
We have seen how impossible architectures challenge our understanding of space and time, offering new ways of experiencing and interacting with our surroundings. We have seen how these structures blur the lines between reality and fantasy, between the tangible and the intangible, inviting us to dream and imagine new worlds.
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