Fatih Ekşi, the popular Istanbul-based architectural designer, has shared some thoughts on the creative process behind his work, which has garnered over a million combined followers on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
His followers were recently treated to some playful, food-inspired architectural creations made using AI tools by his visualization studio Blick 3D.
The latest series combines software with the principles of biomimetic architecture to produce designs whose form, structure, and building program utilize the natural geometries found in fruits, vegetables, and meat.
"I studied Architecture for five years at the Vienna University of Technology, where I was nearing graduation but had to return to my hometown due to family matters," Ekşi tells Archinect of his background. "I have been working in architectural visualization for 15 years, focusing on bringing unique and innovative ideas to life. The inspiration behind creating architectural forms from fruits stems from my desire to highlight the beauty in everyday objects that often go unnoticed. By using fruits, I aim to showcase the intricate and unique forms that surround us daily but are frequently overlooked."
The making process involves examining the fruit's structures through high-resolution photography and macro imagery, which are then translated into architectural designs. Ekşi tells us, "As for the specific details of how I create my videos, I prefer not to disclose that information at this time."
"I have a plethora of ideas I'm excited to explore. Currently, I'm working on designs inspired by the intricate textures inside the skin of dragon fruit and the recognizable form of peeled bananas," he adds with a final look to the future. "There are many more concepts in the pipeline that I believe will continue to surprise and inspire."
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