Through radical collaboration the Rad Lab led by Dean Rodolphe el-Khoury, research fellow Danilo Guzman, research associate Indrit Alushani, art deco expert and professor Allan Shulman, and students from ARC 213 Visual Representation course, created an exciting prototype that aims to document Miami's neon-lit art deco facades.
Miami Neon AR involves the creation of a book, complete with illustrations and an augmented reality application. The unique feature of this application is its ability to turn on the neon lights of each facade illustration, thereby bringing them to life. By combining traditional mediums such as books with cutting-edge technology like augmented reality, Rad Lab is pushing boundaries in architectural documentation. Through this prototype, viewers will be able to immerse themselves in the neon-lit beauty of Miami's Art Deco facades from any location.
“I was inspired by the iconic art deco style and unique neon façade lights that illuminate Ocean Drive at night,” said Danilo Guzman.
Rad Lab's ongoing project represents a harmonious collaboration between the Labs technological advancements, talented student illustrators, and seasoned experts in art deco architecture. Together, they are creating a documentation that will captivate audiences by breathing life into Miami's iconic neon-lit facades through stunning illustrations and innovative augmented reality technology.
