Google announced that Bard became Gemini

Google has recently announced new updates related to artificial intelligence.

Happy Mondays,

Let’s have a quick weekly check! Lately, Qatar Museums revealed Lusail Museum’s new visuals. Also, Apple released its new instruction-based AI image editing tool. and Google announced that Bard became Gemini.

Upcoming weekend, we have a workshop with Arturo Tedeschi, “Combinational Creativity using Generative AI,” the aim of this program is to explore and develop innovative concepts for architecture concepts, products, art installations, and creative artifacts.

Also, we are excited to announce that this month we will be hosting our first AI Challenge of 2024!

Qatar Museums reveals Lusail Museum's new visuals

Qatar Museums has unveiled new details of the Lusail Museum through new renderings and a virtual flythrough video showcasing the building’s design. The museum, situated on Al Maha Island, will house the largest collection of Orientalist paintings in the world.

Apple released its new instruction-based AI image editing tool

Apple has recently developed a new artificial intelligence model with the University of California, Santa Barbara. With the help of this model, named MGIE (MLLM-Guided Image Editing), users can easily edit their photos by simply providing plain-language text commands.

Google announced that Bard became Gemini

Google has recently announced new updates related to artificial intelligence. One of these updates introduces the Google One AI Premium plan with Gemini Advanced. Moreover, a separate Android application has also been launched while iOS users can access the product through the Google application.

AI Creative Challenge 4.0 🚀

We are excited to announce the “AI Creative Challenge 4.0”, a global event that brings architects and designers together to push the boundaries of AI-driven design in architecture. The Challenge is to harness the capabilities of these AI tools to quickly ideate, visualize, and create conceptually impressive architectural designs. Highlighting the importance of human prompting and imagination.

NEOM reveals a new regional development called Xaynor

NEOM announced a new regional development called Xaynor in northwest Saudi Arabia. Xaynor will be a beachfront private members club. This new development will include private pools, beachside lounges, gourmet dining, a signature entertainment venue, and a world-class spa and wellness center.

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Thallus Chair made from recycled PETG polymer, promoting eco-friendly practices

The Thallus Chair, designed by Torres Chen, is an innovative furniture design that combines technology, natural aesthetics, and sustainability. The curved and naturally organic shape of the chair was achieved by working with a KUKA KR270 industrial robotic arm and a pellet extruder self-developed by ARM.

Talavera Project combines Mexican craftsmanship with digital fabrication through 3D printing

The Talavera Project / Un Proyecto de Talavera is a research initiative that MANUFACTURA is executing in partnership with Uriarte Talavera. This workshop was established in 1824 and is recognized as the first producer of Talavera in Mexico.

The Forest’s design mimics a dense tree on the building facade, inspired by African forests

The Forest is a high-density development project located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, designed by Sanjay Puri Architects which is led by founding partners Sanjay Puri and Nina Puri. The project was created with the intention of minimizing heat gain on the southern side while also providing privacy to the existing residential 15-storey buildings.