This project envisions a new cathedral in Florence, blending the sculptural and architectural mastery of Francesco Borromini with the vibrant, surreal artistry of Takashi Murakami.
Project name
Murakami Cathedrals
Architecture firm
Mohammad Qasim Iqbal
Tools used
MidJourney AI, Magnific AI
Principal architect
Mohammad Qasim Iqbal
Visualization
Mohammad Qasim Iqbal
Typology
Religious Architecture › Cathedral
This series expertly combines the rules and ideals of the Renaissance with nature's wonderful unpredictability. Similar to my previous explorations, I possess a fascination with the blurred zone, the in-between, and the transitional space. Bearing this in mind, we can identify the two ideas that collide and transition within this series.
Student
Mohammad Qasim Iqbal
University
Nottingham Trent University
Project name
Natures Renaissance
Typology
Futuristic, AI Architecture
This series of Midjourney images builds upon the explorations of the Silk and Stone series, with the aim of expanding upon the contradictory and interconnected nature of the previous works within a fresh paradigm.
Student
Mohammad Qasim Iqbal
University
Nottingham Trent University
Project name
Silk, Stone & Steel - The Industrial Renaissance
Typology
Futuristic, AI Architecture
The Midjourney image series represents a captivating exploration of the concept of building perfection and the profound satisfaction derived from witnessing the precise alignment of pieces, reminiscent of the classic and beloved game that has captured the hearts of many.
Student
Mohammad Qasim Iqbal
University
Nottingham Trent University
Project name
Tetris Villa's
Typology
Futuristic Architecture
As an aspiring young designer, I have always been fascinated by the beauty and elegance of Baroque architecture. I wanted to create a series of images that could convey the complete story of a Baroque villa, inspired by the antique style of Portuguese tiles. To achieve this, I turned to Midjourney AI, a powerful tool that enabled me to bring my vis...
Student
Mohammad Qasim Iqbal
University
Nottingham Trent University
Project name
Antique Villa
Typology
Residential › Villa
With Midjourney's latest version 5 model, I embarked on a journey to rediscover the silk and stone tectonics that I had previously explored. The software bridges the gap between the creative flair of the version 3 model and the realism of the version 4 model, enabling me to create a refined and cohesive output.
Student
Mohammad Qasim Iqbal
University
Nottingham Trent University
Project name
Sculptural Silk & Stone Facades
Typology
AI Architecture, Futuristic
In this Midjourney exploration I wanted to use AI to create a space that had ethereal, calm, and sacred sensibilities. This exploration was inspired by various Louis Kahn projects where he brings this everlasting feel of the spiritual and sacred.
Student
Mohammad Qasim Iqbal
University
Nottingham Trent University
Project name
Imagine: Light, Geometry & Sacred Space
Mohammad Qasim Iqbal: Continuing my explorations through Midjourney, I decided to imprint the fabric features onto the villa typology. The prompt used “Palladian Villas” as a key term, as I wanted the artificial intelligence to pick up on the strong renaissance style of those Villas.
Student
Mohammad Qasim Iqbal
University
Nottingham Trent University
Project name
Silk and Stone Villa’s
Typology
Future Architecture
