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Testing three AI tools from different categories: Text AI, Image AI, and Research AI.
Tool 1 — Text AI
ChatGPT
Prompt Used
"Generate a concept for a community exhibition centre inspired by Peter Zumthor's architectural principles on a hillside site in Dataran Melawati."
Output Generated
Minimalist materiality
Controlled lighting
Quiet spatial atmosphere
Integration with the hillside topography
Reflection
Accuracy
The response matched Zumthor's principles well and gave strong conceptual ideas.
Limitations
The design descriptions were sometimes too abstract and lacked technical details.
Improvement
More specific prompts about structure, dimensions, and circulation improved the responses.
Tool 2 — Image AI
DALL· E
"Minimal two-storey community exhibition centre inspired by Peter Zumthor on a hillside in Malaysia, concrete and timber materials, atmospheric lighting."
Output Generated
Heavy concrete forms
Narrow openings
Landscape integration
Minimal material palette
Reflection
Accuracy
The images captured the atmosphere and mood effectively.
Limitations
Some proportions and construction details were unrealistic.
Improvement
Adding precise architectural terms improved image quality and realism.
Tool 3 — Research AI
Perplexity AI
Prompt Used
"How does Peter Zumthor use atmosphere and materials in architecture?"
Output Generated
Sensory experience
Material authenticity
Light and shadow
Emotional atmosphere
Reflection
Accuracy
Useful for quick research and references.
Limitations
Some summaries were too general and required verification.
Improvement
Using focused research questions gave more detailed answers.
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