Ben van Berkel, architect and founder of UNS, states that artificial intelligence is a useful tool in design, but cannot replace human creativity. He will participate in the Hay Festival Segovia starting Thursday.
Ben van Berkel, renowned Dutch architect and founder of the architecture studio UNS, has expressed his views on the use of artificial intelligence in architectural design. According to information provided by expansion.com, he believes that this technology can enhance efficiency and project analysis, but it should not make creative decisions independently.
Sustainability and well-being are central aspects of his architectural approach. Van Berkel has pointed out that "sustainability and well-being are shaping our thinking about buildings, cities, infrastructures, investment, regulation, or design." In this regard, he has also highlighted the importance of transforming and reusing existing spaces, as well as designing with an eye towards future changes in use.
Among his most iconic projects are the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam and the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. Currently, his studio is working on the Chamartín station in Madrid, which aims to become a benchmark for sustainable mobility. Van Berkel has expressed his optimism by stating that "environmental responsibility can sharpen creativity."
Regarding artificial intelligence, the architect mentioned that this tool helps to understand the consequences of design decisions. However, he emphasizes that it cannot replace the cultural and contextual dimension of architecture. "It is more effective in calculations and analysis, but it cannot make design decisions independently," he declared.
Van Berkel will participate in the Hay Festival Segovia, which begins Thursday, where he will share his reflections on the intersection of architecture, sustainability, and technology.
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