I’ve been living in the same town for some 35+ years now. Over time the it’s changed considerably. Buildings have been reduced to piles of rubble and others have sprung up to take their place. The skyline has changed so much, with far more buildings, and taller buildings filling the skylines. Most of the local shops have changed owners and their uses a number of times. This can be said about cities across the country. In this post we look at some of The Cities Of Our Past Reimagined.

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The Cities Of Our Past Reimagined

Do you ever think about iconic landmarks? How about what they might look in modern times? In this post, we look at a selection of UK landmarks that have been reimagined using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to see how they might have looked in modern day life.

Chums, the home shopping company have taken 5 UK landmarks redefining what they’d look like today if they still existed. They selected The Liverpool Overhead Railway, The Dome of Discovery and Skylon in London, The trams on Queen Street in Cardiff, Portobello Pool Edinburgh and The Margate Jetty. Let’s take a look at each

The Liverpool Overhead Railway

In its heyday The Liverpool Overhead Railway was the world’s first overhead railway. It was also the  first protected by automated signals. The railway was built in 1893 to help ease the congestion and connect Liverpool’s Dock’s. It was closed due to wear and tear and bomb damage. Instead of putting in the 2 million required for repairs it was decided that this was to be closed down instead. The Railway reimagined would have undergone major work to present a more sleek, modern, efficient, user friendly design. Travellers would enjoy a seamless, fast journey and take in the views of the city and coast as they travel.

The Dome of Discovery and Skylon in London

The Dome of Discovery was a temporary exhibition building built in 1951 on London’s South Bank. This exhibition was organised to elevate the mood of the public after World War 11. The dome was the largest in the world in the day and housed galleries and exhibitions. Next to this was the Skylon, a long cigar shaped structure. Today in their place you will now find the Jubilee Gardens.

Reimagined, These would be quite eye catching and certainly something that would draw in tourists along side the London Eye and other London attractions. With todays thinking these structures would have a modern if not futuristic appearance made from eco friendly materials. A play area might even feature for little ones to enjoy.

The Trams on Queen Street in Cardiff

Trams were an important and popular feature on Queen Street in Cardiff since their arrival in 1902. More modern modes of transport eventually took their place. There are plans to reintroduce a tram line in Cardiff this year. These are likely to have a more sleek appearance. The trams will likely have large windows offering great views of the areas through which they pass. The trams would most likely run on far more sustainable means. These would feature more modern and user friendly seating, signs, etc.

Portobello Pool Edinburgh

In the past, this was one of Edinburgh’s most popular attractions. In it’s place now stands a leisure centre and a football pitch. But, if this pool was still on site I imagine it would be just as popular. The Art Deco design with its straight lines would still be a prominent feature. Sustainable heating might be a consideration. Deck chairs would be surrounding the pool. Spa facilities would also add a more modern twist. There might be a separate splash area for the children to enjoy too.

The Margate Jetty

Margate is a place I recall visiting as a child, although the jetty was there many years before my visit. Demolished in 1998 the more modern version of this would certainly be a wonderful tribute  to the past drawing on inspiration from the past and combining that to create a more modern, clean cut, tidier appearance. The building would have multiple levels and picturesque views of the ocean and shoreline. It would become a popular site for both us Brits and tourists alike.

When AI combines past and present the result can be nostalgic and innovative. Old and new fuse to create modern structures with remnants of the past. These structures not only remind us of the best features, they improve on them and make them relevant and functional for modern day use.

I hope you enjoyed reading my post The Cities Of Our Past Reimagined.

Are there any buildings near you, or in any other places that you feel would benefit from being reimagined by AI?

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