Human Generated Data

Title

Apartment House for Interbau Exhibition, Berlin-Hansaviertel, 1955-1957

Date

c. 1957

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Artist: P. Klein, American active mid-20th C.

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of the Architect's Collaborative, BRGA.108.56

Human Generated Data

Title

Apartment House for Interbau Exhibition, Berlin-Hansaviertel, 1955-1957

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Artist: P. Klein, American active mid-20th C.

Date

c. 1957

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of the Architect's Collaborative, BRGA.108.56

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Automobile 99.2
Transportation 99.2
Vehicle 99.2
Town 98
High Rise 98
Urban 98
Building 98
City 98
Office Building 95.5
Apartment Building 95.2
Machine 94.6
Condo 91.7
Housing 91.7
Home Decor 81.1
Road 73.7
Tarmac 70.2
Asphalt 70.2
Tree 69.3
Plant 69.3
Outdoors 60.3
Shelter 59.5
Nature 59.5
Rural 59.5
Countryside 59.5
Street 59.2
Tire 58.1
Sports Car 57.7
Coupe 57.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

no person 99.3
street 98.8
architecture 97.7
building 96.8
people 95.7
monochrome 95.5
home 93.9
city 93.6
road 92.8
outdoors 91.3
urban 89.9
house 88.6
business 88.2
one 84.9
family 83.1
transportation system 82.9
travel 81.9
room 81.6
light 80.7
sky 79.4

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

gas pump 100
pump 100
mechanical device 87.2
mechanism 58.9
device 35.4
building 26
billboard 22.4
architecture 21.9
structure 20.8
sign 16.5
signboard 15.4
sky 15.3
urban 14.8
business 14.6
old 13.9
street 13.8
wall 13.7
house 13.4
industry 12.8
road 11.7
transportation 11.7
city 11.6
station 11.6
industrial 10.9
information 10.6
gas 10.6
travel 10.6
empty 10.3
car 10.2
fuel 9.6
facade 9.6
blank 9.4
commercial 9.4
town 9.3
energy 9.2
office 9.2
exterior 9.2
windows 8.6
brick 8.5
clouds 8.4
transport 8.2
machine 7.9
box 7.9
gasoline 7.8
space 7.8
modern 7.7
door 7.6
display 7.4
landscape 7.4
technology 7.4
equipment 7.4
light 7.3
window 7.3
tower 7.2
day 7.1

Google
created on 2019-05-31

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

sky 98.7
outdoor 98.7
road 96.5
architecture 96.2
building 91
car 89.9
black and white 82.4
vehicle 80.7
land vehicle 67.9
window 56.6
billboard 55.7
tree 53

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Wheel

Clarifai

Tree
Window
House
Car
Wheel

AWS Rekognition

Car 99.2%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 94.6%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 88.4%

Clarifai

Tree 93.6%

Clarifai

Tree 91.4%

Clarifai

Tree 86.7%

Clarifai

Tree 84%

Clarifai

Tree 79.7%

Clarifai

Tree 78.2%

Clarifai

Tree 69.5%

Clarifai

Tree 69.3%

Clarifai

Tree 61.2%

Clarifai

Tree 60.1%

Clarifai

Tree 54.8%

Clarifai

Tree 54.5%

Clarifai

Tree 47.6%

Clarifai

Tree 42.2%

Clarifai

Tree 41.9%

Clarifai

Tree 40.9%

Clarifai

Tree 39.4%

Clarifai

Tree 34.2%

Clarifai

Tree 33.5%

Clarifai

Tree 33.1%

Clarifai

Window 86.9%

Clarifai

Window 76.7%

Clarifai

Window 73.7%

Clarifai

Window 70.4%

Clarifai

Window 69.7%

Clarifai

Window 62.6%

Clarifai

Window 61.2%

Clarifai

Window 59.9%

Clarifai

Window 59.4%

Clarifai

Window 58.1%

Clarifai

Window 54.9%

Clarifai

Window 53.6%

Clarifai

Window 52.8%

Clarifai

Window 52.6%

Clarifai

Window 52%

Clarifai

Window 50.8%

Clarifai

Window 50.5%

Clarifai

Window 50.1%

Clarifai

Window 49.5%

Clarifai

Window 46.8%

Clarifai

Window 45.7%

Clarifai

Window 45.6%

Clarifai

Window 45.4%

Clarifai

Window 42.4%

Clarifai

Window 41.6%

Clarifai

Window 41.4%

Clarifai

Window 41.2%

Clarifai

Window 40.9%

Clarifai

Window 40%

Clarifai

Window 39.7%

Clarifai

Window 37.8%

Clarifai

Window 36.8%

Clarifai

Window 36.6%

Clarifai

Window 35.6%

Clarifai

Window 35.5%

Clarifai

Window 35.5%

Clarifai

Window 34.3%

Clarifai

Window 34.1%

Clarifai

Window 33.2%

Clarifai

House 73.8%

Clarifai

House 70.5%

Clarifai

House 53.7%

Clarifai

House 47.9%

Clarifai

House 45.2%

Clarifai

House 41.8%

Clarifai

House 36.3%

Clarifai

Car 55.7%

Clarifai

Wheel 48.5%

Clarifai

Wheel 48.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

streetview architecture 93%
interior objects 6.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-31

a sign on the side of a building 92.2%
a sign on the side of a road 87.3%
a large white building 85.1%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

a building with a view.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a car parked in front of a tall building

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-18

This black-and-white image depicts a minimalist mid-century modern-style apartment building. The structure is tall and narrow, featuring clean lines and geometric shapes. There are three protruding balconies stacked vertically on the left side, each with sharp rectangular edges. The building's facade is simple and lacks ornamental detailing, emphasizing functional design.

In the foreground, there is a paved area and an old-fashioned compact car parked next to the building, likely a Volkswagen Beetle, adding a historical aspect to the photo. The area surrounding the building is open and sparsely landscaped, with scattered trees devoid of leaves, suggesting it may be autumn or winter. In the background, additional buildings with similar architectural styles are visible, creating an organized and modern residential neighborhood. The overall atmosphere is orderly and serene, reflective of post-war urban planning trends.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-18

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a modernist architectural scene, likely from the mid-20th century. The prominent structure in the photo is a tall, narrow residential building with a minimalist design. It features several projecting balconies on its front facade. The building's exterior is plain and geometric, with stark lines and neutral tones typical of modernist architecture.

In front of the building, there is a classic Volkswagen Beetle car parked on a paved area, reinforcing the mid-20th century time period of the photograph. The landscape around the building appears to be open and sparsely populated with trees, which are leafless, suggesting it might be late autumn or winter. In the background, there are other similar residential buildings, providing context to the setting as possibly a residential neighborhood or housing complex. The sky is overcast, adding to the monochrome and austere atmosphere of the image.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image depicts a modernist architectural building with a distinctive geometric design. The building has multiple levels with balconies and large windows, creating a visually striking and functional structure. In the foreground, there is a parked car, adding a sense of scale and context to the scene. The surrounding environment appears to be a residential or urban area, with other buildings visible in the background. The overall aesthetic of the image suggests a mid-20th century architectural style.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a black and white architectural photograph showing a modernist apartment building, likely from the mid-20th century. The building features a distinctive design with protruding balconies that create a bold geometric pattern on the facade. The structure appears to be about 6-7 stories tall with clean, minimalist lines typical of Bauhaus-influenced architecture. The building is painted in light colors (likely white or off-white) and has large windows. In the foreground, there's a Volkswagen Beetle parked near the building, and young trees are planted along the street. In the background, you can see other residential buildings of a similar modernist style. The image has a stark, documentary quality typical of architectural photography from this era.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a tall, rectangular building with a flat roof and multiple windows on each floor. The building has a light-colored exterior and is situated in a grassy area with trees and a car parked in front of it. In the background, there are other buildings and trees visible.

  • Building:
    • The building is tall and rectangular in shape.
    • It has a flat roof and multiple windows on each floor.
    • The exterior of the building is light-colored.
  • Grassy Area:
    • The building is situated in a grassy area.
    • There are trees scattered throughout the grassy area.
    • A car is parked in front of the building.
  • Background:
    • In the background, there are other buildings and trees visible.
    • The sky is cloudy.

The image appears to be a photograph of a building or complex, possibly taken in the 1950s or 1960s based on the style of the architecture and the clothing worn by the people in the image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a tall, multi-story building with a Volkswagen Beetle parked in front. The building features a flat roof and a rectangular shape, with balconies on each floor. The balconies are enclosed by white railings and have windows that allow natural light to enter the apartments.

In the foreground, a Volkswagen Beetle is parked facing left, with its front end visible. The car appears to be from the 1960s or 1970s, based on its design and style. Behind the building, there are several trees and other buildings visible, suggesting that the area is a residential neighborhood or urban development.

The sky above is cloudy, adding to the overall atmosphere of the image. The photograph appears to be an architectural or real estate photo, showcasing the building's design and features. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, capturing a moment in time when this building was new and modern.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

A black-and-white photograph depicts a modern architectural building, likely an apartment building. It has multiple floors, and each floor has a balcony with windows. There are trees and plants in front of the building, and there is a vintage car parked in front of the building. In the distance, there are other buildings, and the sky is cloudy. The image is captured from a low angle, giving a sense of the building's height.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is in black and white. A car is parked in front of a tall building. The building has many windows and balconies. There are trees in front of the building, and the ground is covered with grass. Another building is located behind the trees. The sky is cloudy.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-15

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a stark, black and white photograph showcasing modernist architecture, likely from the mid-20th century. The composition is clean and symmetrical, with a focus on geometric forms.

Main Subject: The central focus is a tall, rectangular apartment building. It features a minimalist design with clean lines, a flat roof, and a smooth, light-colored exterior. Notably, the building has three prominent cantilevered balconies projecting from the facade at different levels. The balconies add a dynamic element to the otherwise static structure. There's a row of small windows arranged in a vertical pattern on the building's right side. A small car is parked in the foreground, adding a sense of scale and time context.

Surrounding Environment: The building is set in a somewhat sparse, landscaped environment. A grassy area extends in front of the building, with bare trees lining the edges. In the background, other buildings can be seen, possibly residential blocks, reflecting a similar architectural style. The sky is overcast and cloudy, contributing to the somber mood.

Additional details: The quality of the photo makes it feel like a snapshot from decades ago. The image is taken from a slight low angle, emphasizing the height of the building. The lighting casts long shadows, adding depth and defining the building's form.

Style and Context: The architecture is characteristic of the modernist movement, focusing on functionality and geometric shapes. The presence of the car and the overall aesthetic suggest a period in the mid-20th century.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-15

Here's a description of the image:

Overview

The image is a black and white architectural photograph featuring a modernist apartment building. The building is prominent in the frame, and the surrounding environment includes other buildings, greenery, and a parked car.

Building Details

  • Style: The building exhibits a clean, geometric design characteristic of modernist architecture.
  • Shape: It is a tall, rectangular structure with a flat roof. A narrower section runs along the side, likely containing a stairwell or elevators.
  • Balconies: A striking feature is the cantilevered balconies protruding from the side of the building. These are rectangular, with wide openings, and appear to be stacked one above another.
  • Texture: The building's facade looks smooth.
  • Windows: There are visible windows in the balconies.

Surrounding Environment

  • Landscape: The building is situated in a green, landscaped area. Grass, paved walkways, and trees are visible.
  • Other Buildings: In the background, other apartment buildings can be seen, consistent with the same modernist architectural style.
  • Car: A vintage car, possibly a Volkswagen Beetle, is parked in the foreground near the building.

Overall Impression

The photograph conveys a sense of order, simplicity, and urban planning. The crisp lines of the architecture, coupled with the controlled landscape, create a harmonious and functional aesthetic. The image appears to be from a time when modernist architecture was relatively new and represented a vision of the future.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a modernist high-rise apartment building, likely from the mid-20th century, characterized by its clean lines and minimalist design. The building features a series of balconies stacked vertically on one side, providing outdoor spaces for the apartments. The façade is simple and unadorned, with a smooth, light-colored finish, typical of modernist architecture.

In the foreground, there is a vintage car, which appears to be a Volkswagen Beetle, parked on a paved area. The car's design suggests that the photograph was taken in the mid-20th century. The surrounding area includes a few bare trees, indicating that the photo might have been taken in late autumn or winter.

In the background, there are additional apartment buildings of similar design, suggesting that this is part of a larger residential complex. The overall scene conveys a sense of orderly urban planning and modern living.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

The image depicts a modernist building, characterized by its clean lines, geometric forms, and functional design. The structure is multi-storied and features a series of balconies protruding from horizontal levels that are spaced evenly along the facade. The building's exterior is primarily white, with a stark contrast created by the black base section and the darker vertical elements that run down the side. A vintage car is parked in front of the building, indicating the image is likely from a past era. The background includes additional residential buildings and bare trees, suggesting a late autumn or winter season. The overall aesthetic is minimalist, typical of mid-20th century modernist architecture.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

This image is a black-and-white photograph showing a modernist building with a minimalist and geometric design. The building appears to be multi-story, with a flat roof and a series of balconies or recessed windows that create a striking pattern on its facade. The structure has clean lines and a utilitarian appearance, typical of modernist architecture.

In the foreground, there is a vintage car parked on a paved area, suggesting the photo was taken in an earlier era. The surrounding area includes bare trees, indicating it might be late autumn or winter, and there are other buildings in the background, which appear to be residential or institutional. The sky is overcast, adding to the overall somber mood of the image. The scene is devoid of people, giving it a quiet and somewhat isolated feel.