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ARCH 793AB: Hallucinations and the Fabrication Gap

Hallucinations and the Fabrication Gap

Prominent theorists and critics within the discipline contend that architecture is once again approaching a paradigmatic shift, catalyzed by the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence tools. Yet, a critical disjunction remains between the generative potential of computational design and the material realities of fabrication. This section of the thesis investigates and develops novel design methodologies oriented toward the realization of three-dimensional physical models, as opposed to the predominantly two-dimensional visual outputs characteristic of current AI-assisted architectural design. In this context, fabrication is not merely an afterthought but is re-integrated as a vital design parameter—one that actively engages with AI-generated hallucinations and other emergent computational strategies within the creative process.