The Architecture Competition in the Age of AI: Emulation or Collective Revolution?

Architectural competitions have historically been instances where individual genius is celebrated, shaping the prestige and identity of their protagonists -evident, for example, in the prominence of awards like the Pritzker Prize. However, competitions are undergoing a profound transformation in the...

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Authors: Díaz García, Asunción, Gutiérrez Mozo, M. E., Parra Martínez, José
Format: article
Publication Date:2024
Country:España
Institution:Consejo General de la Arquitectura Técnica de España (CGATE)
Repository:RIARTE
OAI Identifier:oai:www.riarte.es:20.500.12251/3691
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12251/3691
https://doi.org/10.4067/S0717-69962024000300054
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Arquitectura
Inteligencia Artificial
Competencias profesionales
Aprendizaje autónomo
Algoritmos
Proyectista -construcción-
1203.04 Inteligencia Artificial
3305.01 Diseño Arquitectónico
6307.07 Tecnología y Cambio Social
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Summary:Architectural competitions have historically been instances where individual genius is celebrated, shaping the prestige and identity of their protagonists -evident, for example, in the prominence of awards like the Pritzker Prize. However, competitions are undergoing a profound transformation in the digital age. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other digital technologies challenge the humanist tradition of singular authorship, favoring more collaborative and participatory models. By tracing this shift, this article raises key questions about the tension between technological innovation and the persistence of individualistic practices. It offers an incisive reflection on the role of algorithm-driven processes and their potential to redefine both architectural practice and the collective production of space.