ANTI-GRAV OASIS

Semester : Summer 2024

Instructor : James Lowder and Michael Loverich

Location : Central Park, New York

Team: Zhaolin Cui, Yulong Yu, Muge Zhang

The park proposal was conceived through a critical analysis and reconfiguration of the figure-ground relationship within the existing urban fabric. This design approach involved a radical reinterpretation of spatial hierarchies, driven by innovative and complex manipulations generated through the use of advanced AI tools. By leveraging generative algorithms, the project challenged conventional notions of landscape and urban design, transforming abstract, AI-generated concepts into tangible, buildable forms. The process not only explored the aesthetic and spatial potentials of machine-generated design, but also questioned authorship, creativity, and the evolving role of technology in shaping public space. Ultimately, the project served as an experimental framework for translating speculative digital outputs into a functional and meaningful urban park, pushing the boundaries of contemporary design practice.

Fabric exploration

Prototype study