Conclusion
From different ways of researching and analysing, most of the data and information convince that AR technology is applicable not only on architecture industry, but also sectors that relating to architecture and design such as construction and visualisation. With AR being rather new and innovative in every aspect, I have done a general research on AR technology. This has allowed me to collect more information about AR before I focusing down my aims and objectives. Simultaneously, these researches also help supporting my studio projects as I get to know what can AR achieve in every aspects.
Throughout my primary research, the results are merely positive towards AR application in architecture and design. To strengthen my hypothesis, I have conducted two different kind of primary researches. With interview, I am able to collect important opinion from the perspective of designers and architects. The speculations and sentiments of the experts has given me a more comprehensive information on an industrial point of view. On the other hand, from the data and speculation that I gathered in the survey, I am able to discover another side of the story, which is what the public speculates about AR technology. By analyzing both sides of data and information, I am able to come out a conclusion that although changing the way we design is merely impossible for AR, it can certainly revamp our current design process into a more comprehensive and transparent process in terms of client and designer. Also, with result from the survey, I am able to perceive what people need and what they speculate about AR and implement the research into my studio project.
On the other hand, to further support my speculation on AR towards architecture and design, I have listed 3 different case studies which cover and support my hypothesis. With collaboration between Inition and Zaha Hadid Architects, I am able to discover how AR can be applied into actual project its impacts on the design process. Besides, the experience on ARki have let me truly get in contact with AR and personally discover what AR can really do. While the case study on VTT Finland has also proved the feasibility of AR in architectural environment and contexts. These case studies has provided me a solid and practical support for my hypothesis.
From all the research and analysis that I have done, it has already prove that Augmented Reality could enhance the way we design for people. It has proven that with the characteristic of AR, people could comprehend and appreciate design more thoroughly. Indeed with all the supporting resources and analysis, I have to state that AR can change the dynamic of design by making the process more transparent and comprehensive between designer and the community involved.