THE TECHNOLOGY OF THE 1960’S AND THE IMPACT OF 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY ON ARCHITECTURE

Year 2024, Volume: 14 Issue: 1, 274 - 295, 28.06.2024

Nese Alp

https://doi.org/10.20488/sanattasarim.1506046

Abstract

At the intersection of rapidly advancing technological progress and artistic expressions,
“2001: A Space Odyssey,” directed by S. Kubrick in 1968 and presented as a cinematic
adaptation of A. C Clarke’s compelling narrative, “The Sentinel,” is an original science fiction
film that delves into profound aspects of human evolution, technological advancement,
and artificial intelligence. The film is built upon groundbreaking visual innovations and
depictions of futuristic spaces and life. In this article, the science fiction film “2001: A Space
Odyssey” is examined through the lenses of computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM), kinetic architecture, and artificial intelligence (AI) developments
that emerged during the same period. These analyses aim to uncover how futuristic themes
and technological predictions from the film interact with contemporary architecture and
related technologies. Thus, the article seeks to reveal the potential impacts and influences
of the film on contemporary architecture, as well as its manifestations in the present day.
Additionally, films released in subsequent years that explore similar topics are provided as
examples. Theory, visualisation, and modelling continuously nourish each other. By integrating
science and art, films also demonstrate ways to make visionary contributions to the
future. When examined from this perspective, the film reveals itself as a source of inspiration
for many architecturally designed, constructed, or equipped high-tech structures. In
conclusion, cinema’s narratives inspired by science can provide visionary contributions to
the present and the future.

Keywords

2001: Space Odyssey, Computer-aided drawing (CAD), Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), Kinetic architecture, Artificial intelligence.

1960’LARIN TEKNOLOJİSİ VE 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY FİLMİNİN MİMARLIK ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİ

Abstract

Hızla gelişen teknolojik ilerlemeler ve sanatsal ifadelerin kavşağında, 1968 yılında S. Kubrick
tarafından yönetilen ve A. C Clarke’ın etkileyici anlatısı “The Sentinel”ın sinematik
bir uyarlaması olarak sunulan “2001: A Space Odyssey,” derinlemesine insan evrimi, teknolojik
ilerleme ve yapay zeka gibi alanları keşfeden özgün bir bilim kurgu filmidir. Film,
çığır açan görsel yenilikler ve fütüristik mekan ve yaşam tasvirleri üzerine kurulmuştur.
Makalede, bilgisayar destekli tasarım (CAD), bilgisayar destekli üretim (CAM), kinetik
mimarlık ve yapay zeka (AI) alanlarındaki gelişmelerle, aynı dönemde üretilen bu bilim
kurgu filmi, bu alanlar üzerinden incelenmektedir. İncelemelerle 2001: A Space Odyssey”
filmiyle fütüristik temaların ve teknolojik öngörülerin çağdaş mimari ve ilgili teknolojilerle
nasıl etkileşime girdiğinin ve filmin günümüzde görünen mimari etkilerinin ortaya koyulması
amaçlanmaktadır. Dolayısıyla, filmin çağdaş mimari üzerindeki potansiyel etkileri
ve yansımaları ele alınmaktadır. Ayrıca benzer konuları barındıran ve sonraki yıllarda
vizyona giren filmler örneklenmektedir. Kuram, görselleştirme ve modellemeler sürekli birbirlerinden
beslenirler. Filmler, bilim ve sanatın entegrasyonuyla geleceğe vizyoner katkılar
yapmanın yollarını da göstermektedir. Bu perspektiften film incelendiğinde filmin yüksek
teknoloji ile üretilen birçok mimari yapı tasarımı, inşaat veya donanımı için bir ilham kaynağı
olabildiği görülmektedir. Sonuç olarak, sinemanın bilimden ilham alan anlatılarıyla
bugüne ve geleceğe vizyoner katkılar yapabileceğine işaret edilmektedir

Keywords

2001: A Space Odyssey, Bilgisayar destekli çizim teknolojileri (CAD), Mimari üretim teknolojileri (CAM), Kinetik mimari, Yapay zeka.

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