AI Practice 2 Museum | Mstislav Kochkin

AI POWERED IDEATION

Masters Dissertation

Glasgow, UK / 2024

Description:

The Masters dissertation studies artificial intelligence, already used in architecture, and investigates AI’s possible impact on it. The theoretical part explores the structure, operation, and training methods of different AI models and explains how they evolved from optimisation tools and the “black box” problem behind them. This part also reviews the position of architectural researchers and data scientists assigned to AI within the digitalisation and automation of the architectural industry. The practical part investigates how “creative” AI tools can be integrated into the architectural design ideation process using my Stage 5 Final Design Thesis as the subject of study and training dataset. The finished design media (drawings, diagrams, visualisations and physical models) were translated into text prompts using the semantic method to be “recreated” by TextToImage AI. Then, a brand-new design iteration on the same site was developed from scratch using TextToText, TextToImage models and AI-powered CAD. The results of the practical part demonstrated which architectural design tasks AI can handle already and possibly in the future. This, together with the theoretical research outcomes, opened the route for the final discussion of AI’s possible impact on the architectural design process, employees’ skill sets, supply chain, legislation, and ethics behind it.

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AI-powered style transfer onto sketch, 3D model and AI-generated visualisations

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Prompt generation with ChatGPT using functional and non-functional requirements

You:

Could you generate a Midjourney prompt using the following requirements? Functional requirement: a maritime museum building in an urban park. Non-functional requirements: the museum building has a rectangular plan; the museum building is placed directly inside a grey granite dry dock; the museum building has a corten steel facade with integrated vegetation; the museum building's facade has tall windows; the museum building has a parametric corten steel canopy, which is supported by the branching corten steel columns; the branching corten steel columns are covered with the climbing vegetation; the park is located in the previous shipbuilding site; there are sandstone paving, rusty bollards and trees around the museum; time of the day is dusk; the atmosphere should combine industrial and green; the image is rendered with the VRay

ChatGPT:

Of course! Here's a Midjourney prompt based on your requirements:

"Imagine a maritime museum building nestled within an urban park. The museum features a rectangular plan, and it is positioned directly inside a grey granite dry dock. Its distinctive facade is crafted from corten steel, adorned with integrated vegetation, and tall windows grace the facade, allowing soft natural light to permeate the interior. The museum's architectural design boasts a striking parametric corten steel canopy, elegantly supported by branching corten steel columns, which are enveloped in lush climbing vegetation. This urban park is situated on the historic grounds of a former shipbuilding site, surrounded by elements such as sandstone paving, rusty bollards, and an array of trees. As the day transitions into dusk, the scene is bathed in a serene, soft light that seamlessly combines the industrial legacy of the shipbuilding site with the tranquility of the surrounding greenery. To capture this enchanting blend of industry and nature at twilight, render the image using VRay, highlighting the fusion of architectural elegance and natural beauty within this maritime museum setting."

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You:

Could you generate a Dall-E prompt of any length using the following requirements? Functional requirement: a maritime museum building in an urban park. Non-functional requirements: the museum building has a rectangular plan; the museum building is placed directly inside a grey granite dry dock; the museum building has a corten steel facade with integrated vegetation; the museum building's facade has tall windows; the museum building has a parametric corten steel canopy, which is supported by the branching corten steel columns; the branching corten steel columns are covered with the climbing vegetation; the park is located in the previous shipbuilding site; there are sandstone paving, rusty bollards and trees around the museum; time of the day is dusk; the atmosphere should combine industrial and green; the image is rendered with the VRay

ChatGPT:

Certainly, here's a detailed DALL-E prompt that incorporates your requirements:

"Generate an image of a maritime museum located within an urban park. The museum building boasts a sleek rectangular design, nestled directly inside a grey granite dry dock. Its facade is a stunning combination of corten steel with integrated vegetation, featuring tall, elegant windows that invite the dusk light to play across the exhibits inside. A parametric corten steel canopy gracefully extends from the structure, supported by branching corten steel columns, each one adorned with climbing vegetation that adds a touch of greenery to the industrial aesthetic. The park itself is situated on the grounds of a former shipbuilding site, with sandstone paving underfoot, rusty bollards reminiscent of its maritime history, and a lush canopy of trees surrounding the museum. This scene is captured at dusk, with the atmospheric blend of industrial elements and verdant green creating a captivating ambiance. The image should be rendered with VRay."

This prompt provides a comprehensive description of the scene you want to generate.

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You:

Could you generate a Stable Diffusion prompt using the following requirements? Functional requirement: a maritime museum building in an urban park. Non-functional requirements: the museum building has a rectangular plan; the museum building is placed directly inside a grey granite dry dock; the museum building has a corten steel facade with integrated vegetation; the museum building's facade has tall windows; the museum building has a parametric corten steel canopy, which is supported by the branching corten steel columns; the branching corten steel columns are covered with the climbing vegetation; the park is located in the previous shipbuilding site; there are sandstone paving, rusty bollards and trees around the museum; time of the day is dusk; the atmosphere should combine industrial and green; the image is rendered with the VRay

ChatGPT:

Certainly! Here's a Stable Diffusion prompt based on your requirements:

"Generate a captivating Stable Diffusion scene featuring a maritime museum building gracefully situated within the heart of an urban park. Visualize the museum building with a well-proportioned rectangular plan, captivating with its corten steel facade harmoniously integrated with lush, climbing vegetation. Adorn the facade with tall, elegant windows that let the soft, dusk light filter through. Imagine this museum building as it is placed directly inside a striking grey granite dry dock, creating a remarkable contrast. Design a mesmerizing parametric corten steel canopy, gracefully supported by branching corten steel columns adorned with enchanting climbing vegetation. Set the scene within the former shipbuilding site, where the park's surroundings feature sandstone paving, rustic rusty bollards, and serene trees, creating a unique blend of industrial and green elements. Capture the tranquil ambiance of dusk, casting a soft glow over the setting. Lastly, render this captivating image using VRay to enhance its realism, making it a truly memorable and evocative portrayal of the maritime museum within this urban park."