the new issue #2 / 2024
’scape magazine #2 / 2024
‘A danger to humanity’ it is often called, and a tool that will make ‘many jobs become obsolete’: in the media one reads daily about the supposed drawbacks of artificial intelligence. AI seems to be something you either love or stay far away from. At ‘scape magazine, we are curious about it. For this special issue, titled Powered by AI, we joined forces with LOLA landscape architects and together we set out to explore.
Artificial Intelligence has quickly become an indispensable tool in the world of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and design. Scape explores the possibilities, the perspectives and the dangers.
Discussions with leading designers, scientists and artists – such as Piet Oudolf, Refik Anadol, Peter Veenstra and Carlos Bañón - explore the power and significance of AI. How does it change the designer's work process? How far does data processing and analysis extend? What is the creative potential?
Please note that this issue is also available as a book. More information can be found here.
Contributors to this issue:
Peter Veenstra (LOLA), Harry Harsema, Daphne de Bruijn, Djuna Spreksel, Martin Garcia Perez, Roberto Coccia (LOLA), Simon Verbeeck (LOLA), Scott Penman (Sasaki), Cosimo Scotucci (MVRDV), Anya Domlesky (SWA), Bradley Cantrell (UVA university), Ilmar Hurkxkens (ETH Zurich), Sajjad Moazeni (UW university), Lilly Maxwell-Lwin (Commonland), Refik Anadol, Carlos Bañon Blazquez, Piet Oudolf, Reddit community, Petrouschka Thumann (Rijksvastgoedbedrijf), Koert van Mensvoort (Next Nature), and others
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In this issue:
Introduction
- Peter Veenstra: 'Beauty is there for all to see'
Interviews and portraits
- AI-artist Carlos Bañón: 'The more we use AI, the more human we can be'
- Leen Gorissen on natural intelligence: 'AI is nothing more than Western prejudices cast in code'
- AI-artist Refik Anadol: 'I believe art and creativity should and must be in the hands of humans'
- Koert van Mensvoort (Next Nature) on a future with AI: 'We can excavate the Earth until it becomes unliveable, but I hope we choose a different path’
Report
- What does the AI-enhanced office look like?
- AI's hidden costs and existential risks
Intermezzo's
- Digital Twins for climate adaptation
- Four generative tools to boost your practice
- Towards a good landscape AI
Essay
- Learning Machines for an AI powered landscape
Battle
- Piet Oudolf versus AI
Review
- Designing a campus for AI in Heilbronn
- Q&A by ChatGPT: 'Hi ChatGPT, what do you think of this issue?'
Books and podcasts
- More to read and more to listen
... and more! 'Sit back, explore, and be amazed. AI offers so many possibilities!'
