‘Do we ever have to understand anything again? When all that can be learned through hard work and persistence is replaced by these new synthetic tools, what are we left with?’ (Prof. Philip Beesley, Multidisciplinary Artist, University Professor and Pioneer of Living Architecture)
Synthetic Realities embarks on a groundbreaking journey into the dynamic landscape of design, art and architecture in the era of artificial intelligence. Edited by Manuel Kretzer and authored by a cadre of internationally renowned practitio- ners, educators and thinkers, this collection provides a sweeping overview of how AI is reshaping creative fields, blending the digital with the physical and redefining the boundaries of materiality and aesthetics. The book delves into the profound influence of digitization on creative processes, critically examining how emerging technologies foster new forms of expression and innovation. It navigates the exciting intersection of biology and digital technology, revealing cutting-edge material innovations and bio- digital synergies. Beyond redefining aesthetic and spatial experiences in our digitized era, this volume offers fresh, compelling perspectives on the symbiosis of artificial and organic elements. Concluding with insightful philosophical reflections, Synthetic Realities is an intellectual odyssey that challenges readers to reconsider their un- derstanding of the relationship between humans, technology and creativity. A must- read for visionaries and enthusiasts, or anyone interested in the future of design and architecture, it beckons you to expand your perspectives and immerse yourself in the limitless possibilities that AI introduces to the worlds of creative endeavour.
The profoundly important essays contained within this volume confront the disruptive impacts of artificial intelligence on the world of architecture and design. Synthetic Realities: New Frontiers in AI-driven Design, Fabrication and Materiality, edited by Manuel Kretzer, contains deep reflections from many of the leading AI thinkers and activists in the world today. For everyone striving to come to terms with the upheavals of AI in the design of the built environment this book is essential reading.
Authors:
VERENA BACHL, ADIL BOKHARI, VERA BÜHLMANN, MATIAS DEL CAMPO, FELECIA DAVIS, MARC ENGENHART, BEHNAZ FARAHI, MICHAEL HANSMEYER, IMMANUEL KOH, MARIA KUPTSOVA, SIMON MARIS, AGOSTINO NICKL, JORGE OROZCO, MIRO ROMAN, JENNY E. SABIN, HANS SACHS, LASSE SCHERFFIG, KARSTEN SCHUHL, MANUEL KRETZER (Ed.)




