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Hello comrades! In this architectural narrative, we explore the idea of a Soviet Union that still exists in the present day. We imagine a utopia where Soviet values and ideologies have been updated for the 21st century, and where architecture plays a central role in the expression of this new society. Drawing on the raw concrete forms and geometric shapes of brutalist architecture, we use AI-generated images to create a vision of how this iconic style might be adapted for the modern era. The buildings in this narrative incorporate new materials, technology, and form-function relationship to create an architecture that is both futuristic and recognizable. From public spaces that symbolize the collective power of the state, to housing, office buildings, government buildings and cultural venues, we showcase a diverse set of building types. The images also show the buildings in different states, during the day and night, and include scenes of everyday life to give a sense of the atmosphere and humanize the architecture. The narrative also pay attention to the details and modern elements that make the building look futuristic. The goal is to create an architecture that is both brutal and attractive, respectful to the brutalist style while also incorporating modern design and concepts, such as sustainability and energy efficence. Overall, this narrative offers a thought-provoking look at the potential of AI in architecture and how it can be used to create new and exciting visions of the built environment.
Outside view of a Residential Complex
These monumental high-density apartment blocks are intended for social housing. Large concrete buildings that house thousands of people, with a lot of public space and green areas in the surroundings. They can be a little overhelming, but their large scale is a token of the society's collective needs, as public housing is vital to the welfare of the population.
Outside view of a Residential Complex
Another approach on the apartment blocks, this time smaller in height, this new residential complex occupy a larger terrain, but even with fewer floors it still can house hundreds of people, while saving money with construction costs and elevator energy. This building also contains elevated gardens and a lot of green public spaces in it's surrounding areas. The concept of Cellular Automata design was inserted into the AI to make the building in the most climate and energy efficient way, while also creating it's unique look.
Apartment Interior View
This is your state designated home! It's not much, you won't find much luxury here, but it's comfortable, cozy and more than enough to meet your needs without having to deal with the volatility of real state market speculation.
Outside view of a Train Station
The sun is barely up when you leave your apartment. You walk a short distance to your nearest train station. Through the train lines you can get anywhere you want in the most efficient and sustainable way. After all, quality public transportation is the pumping heart of our city! Who need cars anyway?
Outside view of an Office Building
The monumental concrete constructions represent the State's strength. They can be quite oppressive sometimes, as they are a constant reminder of our own insignificance when compared to the collective society. With massive concrete structures, these buildings also contain gardens and green spaces in its rooftops, providing quality spaces for its employees.
Interior view of an Office
Time to get to work! the workspace ergonomic quality is essential to guarantee the employees health and efficience. The large glass windows draw in the sunlight into the room, making it brighter and warmer while saving energy and keeping the cold wind outside.
Outside view of a Library
Culture represents a great deal in our fictional utopian narrative. This library building has a sober tone than the others, but still presents the monumental aspect and of our brutalist aesthetic. It's frontal courtyard creates even more public space, surrounded by the colonnade of the lateral building wings.
Interior view of a Libray
Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Nabokov and, of course, Marx. You can find it all here! The library interior design has a discrete, minimalist aspect, but still elegant, which is really appropriate for its function. The large shapes made of raw concrete and the large glass windows look very harmonical with the exterior building, as if the AI knew exactly how to connect both designs.
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