/imagine: CATHEDRAL (Masterproject catalogue)

/imagine: CATHEDRAL

Architectural Hallucinations Synthetic Material Ecologies and Circular Futures Catalogue Part II

Professor: Cristina Nan Student: Alexandra Pankova

2022 / 2023

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CONTENTS 1.0 Project Introduction

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2.0 Machine learning outputs 3.1 Midjourney outputs

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3.2 StyleGAN outputs

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3.0 Machine learning translations

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4.0 Plans and models

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5.0 Proposal

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6.0 3D Print process

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1.0 PROJECT INTRODUCTION /imagine: CATHEDRAL Throughout human history, the architecture of cathedrals has simultaneously been a monument to “god” and a demonstration of human skill, philosophy, and ambition.

Both technological innovations and worldview ideas of each era found their reflection in religious buildings of that time. The form, the interior, and the ideas kept changing with each iteration, from ornamented ancient temples to minimalistic modernist churches. Moreover, the role of the architect has been changing as well, from the “masterbuilder”, who used to be in charge of all project phases, to modern day “executive”, who is detached from further stages of the project after the design phase.

This work presents the new stage of cathedral evolution, made as a result of a collaboration of human and AI, manual labor and robotics. It is a reimagining of a number of aspects, associated with religious objects’ building and design.

Recently we have been presented with a new tool, born, firstly, from our advancements in the technological field, and secondly, from the availability of vast public domain databases. Additionally, we now have additive technologies at our disposal.

The Cathedral reflects the challenges that architecture faces in our era. It promotes a mindful usage of resources and introduces the idea of circularity through material choice. Therefore, the main materials are locally sourced bricks, clay, earth and reclaimed materials.

Although the design is influenced by Christian architecture in some aspects, the building is not devoted to a certain religion at all. Instead of “God” the central idea and value is “Community”. The Cathedral is more than a spiritual space, it is also a place of education, of performative arts, of community gatherings, and a makery.

What is the next stage?

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2.0 MACHINE LEARNING OUTPUTS ANALYSIS OF PROMPTS & RESULTING IMAGES

PATTERN / ORNAMENT

SPACIAL SCENES

Prompt: architecture facade green clay bionic warm natural symmetric 4k

Relevant traits: Ornamentality, symmetry, earthlike materials

Relevant traits: Spacial depth, fluidity, portal-like, greenery

Prompt: facade architecture ornament bone pattern black and white segmented fluid high resolution

Relevant traits: Biomimicry, symmetry, repeatability, detailed structures

Relevant traits: Biomimicry, porous surfaces, colonnade structures

Prompt: architecture facade clay parametric ornamental fluid white

Relevant traits: Repeatability, ornamentality, detailed structures, casted material

Relevant traits: Rhythmic composition, portals, dynamic but planar facade

Prompt: grid clay parametric architectural high resolution handmade

Relevant traits: Rigid structures, earth-like material, rectangular grid, honeycomb-like

Relevant traits: Brutalism, strict rigid structures, verticality, perspective

Prompt: facade element clay dragon scales flakes volumetric 3d printed

Relevant traits: Snake-like, biomimicry, porous elements, permeability

Relevant traits: Scaly surfaces, fluid lines, grids

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ANALYSIS OF PROMPTS & RESULTING IMAGES

EXTERIOR

INTERIOR

Prompt: architecture fantasy nature space trees entrance portal balconies windows

Prompt: entrance hall clay 3d printed

Prompt: architecture building fluid facade parametric moss layers clay greenery

Prompt: interior design fluid architecture parametric earth clay

Prompt: facade stairs clay 3d printed parametric 3 storeys entrance trees

Prompt: interior design fluid architecture parametric earth clay greenery

Prompt: building exterior architecture fluid earth deep structured

Prompt: interior architecture hall structural fluid parametric 3d printed deep earth

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Relevant resuts

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PROCESS MAPPING

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Prompt: architecture vernacular parametric high tech low tech

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Prompt: architecture church Result: modernist religious buildings

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Prompt: architecture cathedral Result: gothic religious buildings

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Prompt: architecture temple Result: oriental religious buildings

Resulting relevant prompts (in order of priority): cathedral in style of Zaha Hadid parametric minimalistic

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Prompt: architecture cathedral in style of Zaha Hadid minimalistic parametric

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Prompt: church interior Result: romanic/ baroque interiors Edit prompt

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Prompt: cathedral interior Result: gothic interiors

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Prompt: temple interior Result: oriental / buddhist interiors

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Prompt: cathedral plan

Prompt: cathedral plan blueprint

Prompt: church plan architecture

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Prompt: art gallery inside a cathedral

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Prompt: modern art inside a cathedral

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Prompt: rock concert inside a cathedral

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STYLEGAN - TRAINING

STYLEGAN - TRAINING

Input - main database (over 50% images): gothic architecture Additional databases: baroque, byzantine, parametric + midjourney outputs

Non-processed examples

Additional database baroque architecture (~14%)

Additional database byzantine architecture (~12%) Main database gothic architecture (over 50%)

Generated results example Additional database parametric architecture (~12%)

Additional database Midjourney outputs (~12%)

Runtime > 50 ticks

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STYLEGAN OUTPUTS - EXTERIOR - 714 IMAGES

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STYLEGAN OUTPUTS - EXTERIOR - SELECTION

STYLEGAN OUTPUTS - LATENT WALK

RELEVANT RESULTS

Relevant qualities: verticality, ornamentality, eclecticism, grandeur, parametrics Selection for latentwalk - based on diverse, yet visually interconnected pictures

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STYLEGAN - TRAINING

STYLEGAN - TRAINING

Input - main database (over 50% images): gothic architecture Additional databases: baroque, byzantine, parametric + midjourney outputs

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Database parametric interiors (50%)

Database gothic interiors (50%)

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STYLEGAN OUTPUTS - INTERIOR - 294 IMAGES

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Input - main database (over 50% images): gothic cathedral plans Additional databases: renaissance cathedral plans, modern church plans + midjourney outputs

Database gothic plans (>50%)

Database midjourney outputs (~15%)

Database modern(ist) church plans (~15%)

Database renaissance cathedral plans, monasteries, churches, chapels (~15%)

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3.0 MACHINE LEARNING TRANSLATIONS TRANSITION TO CONCEPT

Classic plan system - a naive with two aisles, but the aisles are irregular and assymetrical.

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TRANSITION TO CONCEPT

The volume comprises elements of traditional church plan and new functions. The attached volumes on the sides of the naive are meant to be new community spaces.

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4.0 PLANS AND MODELS Plan analysis diagrams:

Historical cathedral plan

Revised cathedral plan Space for community activities

Aisle Nave

Aisle Transept

Choir

Apse

Space for outdoor activities

Nave

Choir

Altar

Aisle

Aisle

Main functions: Nave - required for religious processions Apse - place for the altar and for holding the speech Aisles - walking space, mainly for visitors Transept - appeared historically as additional space in front of the altar Choir - place for the choir and the clerics Sacristy - preparation room for clerics, also storage room Confessionals - rooms for confessions

The space is meant for an international community with different backgrounds and therefore is not devoted to a certain religion.

Main functions: Nave - space for prayer and community activities Aisles - walking spaces for visitors Altar - a symbolic point in the interior Choir - place for musical performances Additional functions: Special space for community activities (leisure, education, holiday festivities, etc.)

Space for outdoor activities Approx. estimated area < 500 sq.m Approx. estimated height < 20m

Possible construction technologies Robotically assembled parametric brick structures (Atlantida wall 2.0)

3D printed vaults from clay (3DPA Vaults)

For finishing - 3D printed tiles with contemporary ceramics (New Delft Blue)

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“Classical”cathedral plan

ARCHITECTURE CONFESSION

ART

MUSIC CHOIR

GOD

FUNERAL

PREACHING

PRAYING

ALTAR

BAPTISING

HISTORY

EDUCATION

WEDDING

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Contemporary cathedral plan

BIRTHDAY

ARCHITECTURE

MUSIC

PERFORMANCES

CHOIR

FESTIVALS

ART

FUNERAL

LECTURING

ALTAR

PRAYING

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

WEDDING

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StyleGAN translations

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Functional scheme

Performances Lectures Shows Space for choir / Space for choir / Music orchestra orchestra

Administration offices

Workshops Masterclasses

Places for spectators

Processions

Storage Technical rooms

Places for spectators

Places for spectators

Utilities

Places for spectators

Library Route for visitors

Utilities

Route for visitors

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Cafe

Entrances Outdoor activity spaces List of spaces:

Outdoor activity spaces Estimated areas (1st floor)

Estimated areas (2nd floor)

Entrance zone Main hall (“nave”) “Altar” zone Performance zone (stage) Choir / orchestra zone Administration zone Workshop Library Catering zone Technical zones Utilities

80 sq m 450 sq m 30 sq m 80 sq m 120 sq m 60 sq m 80 sq m 60 sq m 80 sq m 40 sq m 20+20 sq m

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1 120 sq m

360 sq m

Bonus: outdoor activity spaces

200 sq m

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Length ~45 m Width ~35 m The main space (“nave”) is separated from galleries for visitors and complementary spaces. The overall shape is reminiscent of the classecal latin cross plan.

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3D model test

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Digified plan test

Options for roof ornamentation

Options for column cladding

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Digified facade test

Digified section test

Roof structure model test

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Revised plan sketch

Further exploration of facade and 3D model

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Revisal of plan

Ground floor

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2nd floor

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Plan design iterations

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1st floor

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Elevations’ and section’s design iterations

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5.0 PROPOSAL Site plan and location

Dokhaven De Haas Rotterdam BV

Heysehaven

RDM campus

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GROUND FLOOR, VERSION 1

Explication: 1 - main nave space 2 - stage 3 - makeries 4 - cafe 5 - office 6 - conference hall 7 - belltower 8 - WCs

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ELEVATIONS

AXONOMETRY OF STRUCTURE

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ASSEMBLY SCHEME

Columns and foundation

Roof carcass

Walls

Roof tiles

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INTERIOR RENDERS

MATERIALITY: Columns: base - reclaimed steel from unused port facilities; cladding - 3D printed clay Carcass: glulam beams from locally sourced timber from renewable forests Walls: locally sourced rammed earth Glass: partially - reclaimed glass from demolished buildings Roof covering: ceramic tiles Basement: concrete with recycled aggregate Foundation: rubble trench (soil bearing capacity evaluation necessary)

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6.0 3D PRINT PROCESS Parametric column cladding option

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Roof shell

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