Jovana Tošić
https://doi.org/10.60152/1f19646l
Abstract: The new trend in architectural design and urbanism shapes so-called postreality aesthetics in architecture, or metamodernism, as a new architectural language that primarily utilizes digital technology. The paper analyzes the emergence of a new architectural language from the perspective of architectural criticism, examining the architectural narrative of the metaverse and the architectural trends it promotes. What is the connection between architectural criticism, the history of architecture, architectural archives, and the future of architectural design in a metaverse-shaped world? Since existing cultural and historical references shape their elements, Metaverse architectural trends have evolved mainly without severing their connection to architectural history. The focus of the theoretical framework in this paper will be on the interconnection of the notions of metaverse, multispace, metamodernism, postreality, modernity, and architectural language. The analysis of the examples encompasses metaverse architectural concepts created by 3D artists and extended-reality architectural studios, as they seek a new architectural language, establish a framework for metaverse architecture, and develop a suitable aesthetic. Additionally, the paper examines the emergence of a new architectural paradigm influenced by the metaverse and AI, and its impact on urban development and sustainability.
Keywords: metaverse; metamodernism; multispace; architectural language; architectural criticism; postreality
How to cite this Paper (Harvard referencing style):
Tošić, J. (2025) ‘Metaverse in Architectural Design: Metamodernism as a New Architectural Language‘, in R. Bogdanović (ed.) On Architecture — Crosscutting and Fusion of Disciplines, Proceedings. Belgrade, Serbia: STRAND, pp. 165–174.
See publication On Architecture (2025) Conference Proceedings