Computational Design Seminar
This façade explores the concept of ‘Digital Masonry.’ It takes the most traditional element of Catalan architecture—the ceramic brick—and reinterprets it through a digital algorithm. The ‘IAAC’ logo is not a sign painted on top; it is encoded into the rotation and position of the bricks themselves. It represents the institute’s mission: rewriting the rules of architecture using code
Climate-Responsive Parametric Facade: A Geometric Self-Shading Strategy
Utilizing a parametric solid-and-void pattern, this design employs geometric distortion as a passive self-shading mechanism. The ceramic brick skin filters direct sunlight, significantly reducing thermal gain while enhancing interior light quality. This approach effectively responds to Barcelona’s Mediterranean climate by balancing solar control with natural ventilation
