Ornamentation in the Age of Algorithms: Can Technology Bring Back Architectural Detail?

Robotics, artificial intelligence, and digital fabrication now allow the return of architectural ornamentation. These technologies remove the barrier of high manual labor costs that previously limited decorative detail. Designers must now consider whether to revive ornamental practices through algorithmic design.

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