BUILT! – A Photorealistic Exploration of Forgotten Architectural Monuments Through AI
For decades, certain architectural projects have captured the imagination with their boldness and futuristic vision, yet many never moved beyond the conceptual stage. The BUILT! project was born from the desire to bring these forgotten icons back to life and imagine the world as it could have been had they been built. By using advanced AI-assisted photorealistic rendering techniques, BUILT! visually recreates projects that remained in the shadows of history. Today, I invite you to discover the first three realizations of this series: the Chicago Tribune Headquarters (1922), the Plan Voisin, and the X-Seed 4000.
What is BUILT!?
BUILT! is an artistic project dedicated to the visual reinvention of unbuilt architecture. Using original plans and period drawings, I leverage artificial intelligence to bring to life fascinating and iconic structures. The goal of BUILT! is to offer an immersive journey into an alternate world where these visionary buildings integrate seamlessly into contemporary landscapes, blending the architectural utopias of the past with today’s reality. Each visual in BUILT! is a tribute to the creative boldness and unfinished dreams of their architects.
For Architects and Urban Planning Agencies
For architects, urban planners, and communication agencies, BUILT! is more than a tribute to the past. It is a visual reflection on the impact of alternative architectural solutions, a source of inspiration for new projects, and an exploration of bold conceptual design in architecture. This project serves as a visual reference for those seeking original and innovative ideas while questioning the boundaries of sustainable architecture and contemporary urban planning.
The First Works of BUILT!
Chicago Tribune Headquarters (1922) – Inspired by the bold design of Adolf Loos, this monumental building, shaped like a Doric column, was meant to symbolize classicism at the heart of modern urbanism. Using AI, I have reintegrated this structure into today’s Chicago skyline, offering a striking vision of this unfinished masterpiece.
Before (The Original Drawing)
Adolf Loos’ sketch for the Chicago Tribune Headquarters competition (1922) – a bold and monumental vision that was never realized, designed to symbolize classicism at the heart of modern urbanism.
The Plan Voisin – In the 1920s, Le Corbusier envisioned a radical redesign of Paris, featuring skyscrapers and vast green spaces. BUILT! brings this vision to life by integrating his architectural structures into modern-day Paris, offering a fascinating alternative to the city we know today.
X-Seed 4000 – Designed in Japan, this 4,000-meter skyscraper was envisioned as a megastructure inspired by Mount Fuji, capable of housing up to one million people. Through BUILT!, I offer an immersive glimpse into this spectacular vision of what the urban landscape could have become.
Conceptual sketch of the X-Seed 4000 – the most ambitious skyscraper ever envisioned in 1990s Japan, inspired by Mount Fuji and designed to reach a height of 4,000 meters.
An Invitation to Discover Imagined Architecture
BUILT! goes beyond resurrecting buildings; it explores the potential of architecture and questions the role of built spaces in our lives. By combining original drawings with AI, each creation is an invitation to reflect on what architecture can contribute to our world.