AI ARCH 2023
AI Architecture 2023
Prize fund
$500
Late registration deadline
March 13th, 2023
Registration closed
Theme: Artificial Nature
We find ourselves in an era where the once seemingly opposing forces of technology and nature are now being brought together in innovative and impactful ways. While AI is often seen as an artificial and mechanical tool, it is now being used to bring the organic and natural elements of nature into our built environment.
This creates a paradox, as the technology that is so often associated with industrialization and progress is now being utilized to bring customized and personal experience.
"This convergence of technology and nature, once thought to be at odds, serves as a testament to the human spirit of creativity and innovation"
Challenge
The theme of this competition is Artificial Nature. Arch Hive invites architects, designers, and technology enthusiasts to explore the potential of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of our built environment.We encourage entrants to push the boundaries of traditional built environment and utilize AI imagery to incorporate nature into otherwise mundane structures. We highly encourage entries that:
- Draw out the full potential of AI assisted design
- Push the boundaries of art and design
- Suggest a potential adaptation into real world application
- Respond to the theme of the competition
Join us on this exciting journey as we celebrate the beauty and power of AI in architecture.
Prizes
$500
Total Prize Fund
$150
Prize award + publication on partner pages + complimentary ribbons$100
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Submission Requirements
The competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. All submissions must be entered on Arch Hive website. Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English; All information submitted by participants must be in English. Design proposals can be developed individually.
- Entrants are challenged to utilize AI generated images to create an architectural narrative.
- Projects can include minimum of 1 image per submission.
- Each image must be added with complementary text descriptions and tools used to generate the image.
- Every image must be generated using an AI tool, such as but not limited to Midjourney or Dall-e.
- Retouching/adjustments using Photoshop is permitted.
Jury
Jury members shall under no circumstances be contacted by competition participants or their representatives. Participants who attempt to contact jury members, shall be disqualified.
All jury members are involved in the evaluation based on their availability at that time. All communication regarding the competition should only be carried out with Arch Hive staff. For any questions please contact us on info@arch-hive.com
Meysam Ehsanian
Designer at Zaha Hadid Architects
He is a technology-driven designer and researcher focused on simulation-based design and generative tectonics. He hold a master of Architectural from the University of Calgary and master of architecture & urbanism from Architectural Association, Design Research Lab. As a designer, he's approach is interdisciplinary to interconnect architecture to science, art and industrial design. He have worked internationally as a designer collaborated with pioneer design firms in Canada and the UK on broad range of projects contributing to mid-rise and high rise mixed-use residential, office, hotels and institutional projects at various scales and design and management of interior projects. He also collaborate with firms as design consultant, provided solution for complex morphology and optimized geometrical topology and tectonics using advanced platforms and computational technology in design to provide the user-oriented design.
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Oliver Thomas
Design Technology Manager at Big United Kingdom
Oliver Thomas is an British Architect, leading expert in design technology, and archi-preneur, with extensive experience working on projects at the intersection of design, technology, and fabrication around the world. Oliver has worked in London, Hong Kong, and New York for renowned firms such as Aedas, Front Inc, and BIG. He is currently the Design Technology Manager at BIG and Co-founder of Archi-Tech Network. He has been involved in a range of projects that utilizes technology such as BIM, Computation and Immersive methodologies from early concept design through to fabrication.
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Guillaume EVAIN
Senior Designer | Computational Designer
He help improve the quality and control of geometries, generate complex geometries, guide teams in optimizing their workflows, get more efficient, and help evaluate their designs through computation. Rhino 3D, Rhinoscript, Python, Grasshopper Previously : Senior Designer and Project Lead at BIG Former Structural Engineer at Knippers Helbig Guest critic at Columbia University for Josh Draper's workshop Formwork
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Yushang Zhang
Registered Architect in The Netherlands
Yushang Zhang is an accomplished architect with over 11 years of experience in the field. He is currently working at OMA, where he has been since March 2012. Prior to that, Yushang completed an internship at MAD Architects in 2007, where he gained valuable insights into the industry. Yushang obtained his Master of Science in Architecture from Delft University of Technology, and has been a registered architect in the Netherlands since then.
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Will Garner
Working on AI in architectural design
Will Garner worked as a BIM Consultant and Architectural Assistant at Frank Reynolds Architects Ltd for over two years. He has also worked as an Architectural Technologist at the same firm for over a year. Before joining Frank Reynolds Architects, Will served as a Civil Engineer Apprentice at BAM Nuttall Ltd for two years. Will received his education from Loughborough University, where he earned a Master of Architecture degree, a Bachelor of Architecture degree with First-Class Honours, and a BSc (Hons) in Architectural Engineering and Design Management.
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Jenifer Chowdhury
Architect at Institute of Architects Bangladesh
Experienced Architect with a demonstrated history of working in the architecture & planning industry. Skilled in AutoCAD, 3D Rendering, Adobe Photoshop, Blender, and 3D Visualization. Strong arts and design professional with a B.Arch focused in Architecture from University of Asia Pacific.
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Riccardo Piazzai
Architect/BIM project Lead at Schmidt Hammer Lassen and Co-founder of NORDFY.
Riccardo piazzai is an Architect and BIM Project Lead at Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, one of Scandinavia’s most recognized and award-winning practices, and the Co-founder of Nordfy, an Academy that fosters Equality and Future-readiness through AI and Scandinavian Design principles. With a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving and design development, he has experience in design, coordination and management. He is adept at utilizing the latest digital technologies to optimize sustainability impact. He has been working in the computational design and BIM fields since 2017, with a particular focus on data-driven design workflows within a strategic framework. Riccardo is currently developing the BIM digital strategy of Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, bridging the gap between digital technologies and design practice. Throughout his career, Riccardo has worked in leading firms in Italy, Japan, and Denmark, leveraging his expertise through the use of cutting-edge tools. He has a strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks in applied creative/design processes and has developed innovative solutions incorporating AI to optimize and streamline design workflows. He is currently enrolled in a second-level Master’s program in Digital Twin and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on digital technologies and processes in the built environment, at the University of Rome, La Sapienza.
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