Customized artificial intelligence models for architectural recognition: analysis applied to architect Raphael Arcuri's projects

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https://doi.org/10.11606/gtp.v21i1.232795

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Image recognition, Documentary analysis, Artificial intelligence, Raphael Arcuri, ChatGPT

Abstract

The advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly expanded its applications across various fields of knowledge, including architecture and the analysis of built cultural heritage. Nonetheless, studies that articulate the use of AI for the recognition of architectural styles—particularly those aimed at identifying design languages attributed to specific authors—remain scarce. In this context, the present article proposes the customization of the ChatGPT model for the automated recognition of images of buildings designed by Raphael Arcuri, an architect who worked in Juiz de Fora between the 19th and 20th centuries. The investigation is qualitative in nature and adopts a documentary and experimental design. The model was trained using data derived from bibliographic sources, technical documents, and an iconographic corpus composed of images of buildings attributed to the architect. This article is part of the research developed within the scope of one of the authors' master's dissertations. The results indicate that custom AI models can serve as effective tools in the analysis of architectural languages, especially when articulated with iconographic approaches. Furthermore, the proposed methodology demonstrates potential for replication in studies focused on other architects, contributing to the enhancement of digital tools applied to architectural historiography and the valorization of built heritage.

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Author Biographies

  • Leticia Rabelo dos Santos, Federal University of Juiz de Fora

    Master's student in the Built Environment at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, with a postgraduate degree in Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage and a bachelor's degree in Architecture and Urbanism from UniAcademia (formerly Centro de Ensino Superior Juiz de Fora - CES/JF). Throughout my educational journey, I have always sought to expand my knowledge by studying English and Spanish, as well as through extracurricular activities such as courses and lectures. Currently, my main interests lie in the fields of identity, memory, heritage preservation, and cultural heritage. My research and professional interests are focused on cultural heritage, memory, and history.

  • Júlia Martins Carrara, Federal University of Juiz de Fora

    Graduated in Architecture and Urbanism from Centro Universitário Academia and holds a postgraduate degree in Interior Design from Faculdade Famart. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in the Built Environment Program at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora. She has experience in residential, commercial, and interior design projects, as well as in obtaining project approvals from local government authorities and health surveillance agencies. Additionally, she is proficient in architectural software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Layout, Enscape, Lumion, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Marcos Martins Borges, Federal University of Juiz de Fora

    Holds a degree in Architecture and Urbanism from Instituto Metodista Bennett (1991), a Master's degree in Production Engineering from the Alberto Luiz Coimbra Institute for Graduate Studies and Research in Engineering (1998), and a PhD in Production Engineering from the same institution (2004). Currently, he is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Engineering at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora. He has experience in the fields of Architecture and Urbanism and Production Engineering, with an emphasis on Product Development and Graphic Representation, focusing mainly on the following topics: product design, project representation, virtual prototyping, three-dimensional parametric modeling, multiphysics performance simulation of products, and generative design systems.

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2026-11-05

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SANTOS, Leticia Rabelo dos; CARRARA, Júlia Martins; BORGES, Marcos Martins. Customized artificial intelligence models for architectural recognition: analysis applied to architect Raphael Arcuri’s projects. Gestão & Tecnologia de Projetos (Design Management and Technology), São Carlos, v. 21, n. 1, p. 5–24, 2026. DOI: 10.11606/gtp.v21i1.232795. Disponível em: https://revistas.usp.br/gestaodeprojetos/article/view/232795. Acesso em: 8 nov. 2026.