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Jun Aoki (ed.)

In-Between

What Future Awaits with Generative AI?

Advancements in generative AI are transforming the way we conceptualize consciousness. Using the Japan Pavilion exhibition at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale as a starting point, this publication offers a thought-provoking dialogue between architecture, artificial intelligence and humanity.

Imagining a near future when AI technology has further advanced, the Japan Pavilion stages a dialogue between the building’s constituent elements – the Hole, Wall Columns, Outer Walls, Brick Terrace, Pensilina, Tilted Loop Path and Yew Tree – and humans, as equals. Their conversation revolves around the future of the pavilion and a search for common ground. Behind-the-scenes reflections, critical essays and speculative writings expand on the themes of the exhibition and offer insights into a highly relevant topic.

Advancements in generative AI are transforming the way we conceptualize consciousness. Using the Japan Pavilion exhibition at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale as a starting point, this publication offers a thought-provoking dialogue between architecture, artificial intelligence and humanity.

Imagining a near future when AI technology has further advanced, the Japan Pavilion stages a dialogue between the building’s constituent elements – the Hole, Wall Columns, Outer Walls, Brick Terrace, Pensilina, Tilted Loop Path and Yew Tree – and humans, as equals. Their conversation revolves around the future of the pavilion and a search for common ground. Behind-the-scenes reflections, critical essays and speculative writings expand on the themes of the exhibition and offer insights into a highly relevant topic.

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Edited by Jun Aoki

With photographs by Yurika Kono

With contributions by Jun Aoki, Tamayo Iemura, Asako Fujikura, Takahiro Ohmura, Toshikatsu Kiuchi, Taichi Sunayama, Kei Hirakura, Rurihiko Hara, Ana Luisa Soares, Filipe Magalhães, Yoko Nose, Shigeru Matsui, Mohsen Mostafavi, Miro Roman

Design: Akiko Wakabayashi

15.5 x 22.5, 6 x 9

272 pages, 150 illustrations

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2025, 978-3-03778-801-1, English
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