Miradouro do Futuro (2.0) is a viewing device inspired by the binocular towers found at Lisbon’s miradouros. Built from cork, the structure invites visitors to look through a lens aligned with the surrounding landscape. Instead of seeing only the present view, visitors encounter an AI-generated 360° environment that overlays a speculative regenerative future onto the city.

The future changes depending on where the viewer points the device. As the head rotates or tilts, the image updates to match the direction of the real view, maintaining a direct relationship between the physical landscape and the projected scenario. The result is a layered experience where the present and a possible future exist simultaneously.

The project focuses on regenerative ecological futures, imagining how Lisbon could evolve if design worked with natural systems rather than against them. It introduces ideas such as increased biodiversity, re-integrated ecosystems, and alternative ways of living within the city.

By using a familiar urban object, the installation creates an accessible way to engage with complex environmental questions, encouraging visitors to hold multiple perspectives at once and consider how the future of the city might be shaped.

Megan Ammari is a designer and AI researcher based in Lisbon. Her work explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, spatial design, and public participation. She develops installations and workshops that make emerging technologies accessible while encouraging critical reflection on their cultural and societal impact.