Project RE:Discover(Y)
IAD: BA
Jenni Houldsworth
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Orrery
2085 Narrative
Set in 2085, this project imagines a future where advancements in generative AI and quantum computing have evolved into ‘Quantum AI’. This new intelligence has aided humanity in complex data solving, pushing the boundaries of science and space exploration. However, its intuitive capabilities have led to unexpected groundbreaking discoveries about our universe and an influx of data we struggle to comprehend. This has caused society to question the value of their contributions to science, and in light of this, the Department of Human Remembrance was created. Functioning as a data centre to study Quantum AI’s knowledge, as well as a public lecture theatre and archival space, it is a place where people can reconnect to their curiosity for discovery and celebrate past scientific achievements.
Spatial Concept
My final proposal focuses on the design of a new data centre, where Quantum AI is the centre point to which everything is connected. Drawing inspiration from concentric forms found in my precedent and object studies, the design aims to evoke a sense of curiosity, inviting users on a journey ‘inside the computer’ to discover what lies at the centre. Split over multiple levels with separate private and public routes to create intrigue, users are guided through a complex curved pipework cooling system, where they can observe scientists through moments of controlled visibility and density. Users are then guided down towards the lecture theatre and archive space, where fragmented concentric seating and different layers of visibility symbolise their journey of finding clarity in complex data.
