“I Believe that Architecture is Never Finished”: In Conversation with FAR, Creator of the First Generative Project for the Metaverse

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The promise of the metaverse, this new type of three-dimensional and immersive digital space, is proving to become more and more appealing to architects eager to explore the new realm of virtual creations. As it currently stands, the metaverse does not have a singular definition but is composed of many narratives and explorations. This unknown land is however fruitful ground for architects, who have to opportunity to shape not only the new environment but also the experiences of future users. The SOLIDS project represents one response to these conditions. Developed by FAR, an architect and engineer working with digital environments, SOLIDS uses a generative process to design unique, metaverse-compatible buildings.

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For this project, over a dozen generative algorithms were used to develop 8,888 unique SOLIDS buildings, NFTs compatible with metaverse platforms, game engines, and modeling software. This form of generative architecture opens the conversation about the changing role of architects and the possibilities of digital environments. It also gives new meaning to the principle of accessibility and safety in the virtual realm.

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Cite: Maria-Cristina Florian. "“I Believe that Architecture is Never Finished”: In Conversation with FAR, Creator of the First Generative Project for the Metaverse" 31 Dec 2022. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/990862/i-believe-that-architecture-is-never-finished-in-conversation-with-far-creator-of-the-first-generative-project-for-the-metaverse> ISSN 0719-8884

SOLIDS. Image Courtesy of FAR

建筑永远不会被完成,对话首个元宇宙生成性项目创造者 FAR

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