Artificial intelligence is increasingly interacting with a variety of areas of life, and architects are trying to use it as a tool to create projects that go beyond the usual idea of what the buildings and cities of the future should be. This time, the AI was asked to show what famous monuments might look like if they were built in a different era and in a different style - in response, it created a rococo Eiffel Tower, a brutalist version of the Bavarian Neuschwanstein Castle and a Gothic Taj Mahal.
1. Eiffel Tower, Paris
The famous Parisian tower was built in 1887 by engineer Gustave Eiffel on the occasion of the World's Fair. The 330-meter-long structure was originally intended solely to demonstrate the achievements of French engineering and was to be demolished at the end of the event. However, today the Eiffel Tower is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. Artificial intelligence turned it into a monument with rococo elements and lush theatrical decor.
2. The Shard, London
London skyscraper The Shard, designed by architect Renzo Piano, was inspired by a sharp piece of glass, as its name suggests. The AI combined the futuristic geometry of the building with the Renaissance style of the early 15th century, creating a completely unexpected context for interpretation.
3. Taj Mahal, India
In the 17th century, the ruler of the Mongol Empire, Shah Jahan, built the Taj Mahal in memory of his late wife. The mausoleum, which combines elements of Indian and Islamic architecture, is one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Artificial intelligence added Gothic pointed arches and slender columns to it.
4. Sydney Opera House, Australia
The Sydney Opera House was designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon. The building was opened in 1973 and has since been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The AI redesigned it, replacing the white arches with vaulted carved wood structures.
5. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle is perhaps the most impressive monument from the reign of Bavarian King Ludwig II. The building, built in 1884, not only went down in art history, but also became part of pop culture: Walt Disney drew Sleeping Beauty Castle on its basis. Here, artificial intelligence played on the contrast: a playful and romantic building turned into a gloomy brutalist castle made of concrete.
6. Forbidden City, China
The largest imperial palace in the world covers an area of 720,000 square meters, has 90 courtyards and includes 980 buildings. The architecture of the Chinese palace, made mainly of wood, also contains borrowings from European and Arab architecture. The AI adds another detail: under the traditional Chinese roofs, a neoclassical structure with colonnades is discovered.
7. Empire State Building, New York
The Empire State Building in New York is one of the most famous Art Deco landmarks. The skyscraper was completed in 1931. Artificial intelligence transformed it into a luxurious American Greek Revival-style structure with stucco and columns.
8. Big Ben, London
Big Ben is not actually the famous tower of the Palace of Westminster in London, but the 13-ton bell at its top. The neo-Gothic clock tower itself was erected in 1843. The AI presented it as an engineered structure made of steel and concrete, typical of the 20th century.
9. Burj Khalifa, Dubai
At 828 meters high, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai remains the tallest building in the world. It was inspired by Islamic architectural monuments such as the Great Mosque of Samarra. The AI added baroque elements and complex artistic ornaments to the project.
10. Buckingham Palace, London
Buckingham Palace, the official residence of British monarchs, is located in the heart of the English capital. It was built in 1703 in a neoclassical style and has since served as a venue for official events organized by the royal family. The AI gives it the features of Byzantine architecture and the opulent golden decoration of the late Roman Empire.
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