icarus.studio melds architecture and surfing
Posing a surreal vision of man’s interaction with its landscape, Icarus.studio’s conceptual project Waves merges architecture with the ocean. Using artificial intelligence program Midjourney, the creative studio unlocks innovative explorations of design, envisioning a world where the mundane elements of our urban fabric — skateparks — can take unexpected forms amid the expanses of the sea. The concrete ramps here emerge from the water as artificial waves, akin to a maritime skatepark, soaring and curving to offer skateboarders a fresh way to surf the coastline. ‘This metaphorical project not only delivers a unique experience for surfers but also bridges the gap between surfing culture and contemporary architecture,’ notes the design team.
all images by Icarus.studio, generated using Midjourney
the ai-generated series imagines
With the recent sweeping integration of artificial intelligence in creative design, tools such as Midjourney and DALL·E are now increasingly being adopted by architects and designers to visualize spaces of the future — some practical, some surreal. Icarus.studio, a creative practice based in Paris and Barcelona, has been producing experimental works at the intersection of art, culture, design, and artificial intelligence. In the experimental AI-generated Waves, the studio explores how Midjourney can be utilized to foster a dialogue between the natural world and human intervention. Beyond its recreational function, the proposal aims to initiate a dialogue between the natural environment and human intervention, questioning our relationship with the sea and our ability to reshape the landscape harmoniously.
Waves merges architecture with the ocean
a maritime skatepark
the concrete ramps emerge from the water as artificial waves
Icarus.studio utilizes Midjourney to foster a dialogue between the natural world and human intervention
questioning our relationship with the sea and our ability to reshape the landscape harmoniously
project info:
name: Waves
designer: Icarus.studio
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