MuseumWeek Keynote with Borina Andrieu, Managing Director at Wilmotte & Associés

Museums and AI: Designing the Future of the Silk Road Museum in Samarkand Join Borina Andrieu, Managing Director at Wilmotte & Associés, as she explores the intersection of museum architecture, historical heritage, and artificial intelligence,. In this keynote, Borina Andrieu unveils the visionary project for the new Silk Road Museum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan—a city at the historical pivot of Central Asia,. She details how the firm, with nearly 50 years of experience in museum design, is bridging the gap between ancient traditions and future technologies,. Key highlights of this presentation include: The Symbiosis of AI and Human Intelligence: Discover how Wilmotte & Associés uses AI to enhance "real" and "emotional" intelligence, helping architects be more performant while maintaining a human-centric approach,. Architectural Inspiration: Learn how the design draws from Timurid architecture, the sacred geometry of the square, and the concept of "Land Art" to create a monument that respects Samarkand’s archaeological layers,,. AI-Driven Design: Explore how the team used AI to process the complex networks of the Silk Road, turning historical trade routes into a unique algorithmic pattern applied to the museum's facade. A Journey Through Time: A look at the museum’s interior, featuring a dialogue between light and shadow, and an atrium with glass walls designed to evoke the delicate threads of silk,. The Silk Road Museum is designed to be more than just a building; it is a projection into the future that aims to pass knowledge to new generations and celebrate the historical exchange of ideas, sciences, and cultures. About Wilmotte & Associés: With a portfolio ranging from the Louvre to the new Pompidou Museum in Seoul, Wilmotte & Associés remains at the forefront of international museum architecture, focusing on contextual and sustainable design,,. #MuseumWeek #Architecture #AI #Samarkand #SilkRoad #MuseumDesign #WilmotteAndAssocies #Uzbekistan