AI at Work: Project References Creation
The early days of any architectural career often involve a peculiar, yet essential, rite of passage: the meticulous hunt for visual references. Many architects will undoubtedly recall those formative experiences, poring over countless images, not just to present to a client, but to truly illuminate the nascent stages of a project's conceptualisation. My own journey was no exception, a testament to this widely shared experience. I vividly remember the initial hours, stretching into days, consumed by this very pursuit. The process began with sifting through an almost unimaginable number of books, their pages yielding a treasure trove of architectural inspiration. As technology slowly crept into our workflows, the search migrated online. I recall the unstoppable Browse sessions on websites like Flickr, a platform very much in vogue at the turn of the century, all in the quest for that perfect image – one that resonated with our project's core idea, that sparked a new line of thoug...