Dream Computing – 180 Strand Installation

Overview

An AI-powered interactive installation developed for 180 Strand, blending machine learning with immersive environments.

Challenge

180 Strand sought an interactive AI-driven installation that complemented the building's brutalist architecture while engaging visitors through real-time generative content.

• •Needed to blend seamlessly into the atrium's environment
• •Required AI-generated content based on user interaction
• •Ensured NSFW filtering while preserving creative expression

Solution

Developed a robust system featuring:
• •Whisper for real-time speech-to-text transcription
• •Mistral for intelligent data enrichment
• •Stable Diffusion for generative image creation
• •Custom filtering to ensure appropriate content

*Live demo of the Dream Machine at 180 Strand*

Results

• •Successfully deployed for 7 months, engaging thousands of visitors
• •Created an immersive generative AI experience
• •Seamless architectural integration maintaining the venue's aesthetic