I’ve been experimenting with artificial intelligence lately to generate architectural images. The results are impressive, odd, disquieting, and fascinating. Take a look at a few examples. All images are generated by Artificial Intelligence using Dall E What do you think? Are we excited about the potential with Ai or just terrified for our future? I can’t decide. J
Architect Rapper Name
The other day I asked a simple question on Twitter and Facebook. “What would be your Architect Rapper name?” And, the internet did not disappoint. Here are a few of my favorites: What do you think, did we miss any? Feel free to drop some more in the comment section below.
My Architectural Internship (Part 1)
Day 220 – Thomas stood behind me while I drafted on the computer. “Try it without the edge detail,” he said. I clicked a few commands into the computer. “Like this,” I said. Thomas squinted at the screen. “No, but keep at it.” He said and drifted off towards the coffee maker. Day 221 – Thomas went to U Penn … Read More
Options
Option 1: Gut instinct, emotional, emotive, missing key program elements, kind of awesome. The client loves it, then calls the next morning to ask for other options. Option 2: Reasonable, functional, includes most of what the client asked for, beige, bland, kind of sucks. The client thinks it’s “almost there”. Option 3: Drastic departure from the program, awkward, hastily rendered, … Read More
The Client Hated it
I worked on the design all night. Toiling over every last detail. Putting together a simple solution to the multi-faceted program you gave me. Working into the wee hours, fueled by passion and caffeine. The client wants their cousin, who’s in design school, to take a look at it. We busted our tail to meet the deadline today, putting extra … Read More
2023 Architect Resolutions
It’s that time of year to reflect on the last year and make resolutions to guide us through the New Year. Architects are no exception. Have a great 2023!
Needs a Cornice
Great architectural achievements as reviewed by my neighborhood design board. Overly simplistic use of materials. No sense of privacy. Roof doesn’t drain water. Needs a cornice. Ill-defined public realm. Out of context with the surrounding neighborhood. Poorly defined entrance. Looks like a gas station. Needs a cornice. Poor articulation of base middle and top. Lack of pedestrian scale. Ribbon windows … Read More
Dear Modern Santa
Dear Modern Santa, This year I want a new walnut veneer flush panel cabinet to store all my trucks in. I’d also like some trucks. Mom says I’ve been a good boy all year long. I’ve tried to keep my things balanced and organized. I’ve kept all my trucks lined up in a neat row on top of my Mom’s … Read More
Design in Charts
Hi guys, Sorry that I’ve had such infrequent content here at Coffee with an Architect. But, I’m still posting content… other places, I’m starting a new website to be a home for all the design charts I’m working on lately. Hopefully, I will pull these together as a book. Please stop by and check them out and let me know … Read More
Architecture during the Pandemic
If there’s one thing that architecture could solve, it would be social distancing. Get on it. I mean we’re up on pilotis, it’s all glass and concrete, and there’s already no furniture in here, how much more socially distant do you want? The virus already looks like something B.I.G. would design. HERE, Architects got this. We could design buildings with … Read More