The MAA is a visionary master program with an innovative and open structure, mixing diverse disciplines, shaping professionals capable of producing theoretical & practical solutions towards responsive cities, architecture & technology.
Ecosystem Services in Lisbon
– Reimagining the Northern Green Corridor of Lisbon – Location The project site in Lisbon is strategically located within a dynamic urban fabric characterized by a mix of historic layers and contemporary development. Positioned between key mobility corridors and densely populated neighborhoods, the area experiences a high level of pedestrian and vehicular activity throughout the … Read more
CHRONOSCAPE
Rebuilding reality from fragments of memory and lived experience 01 Introduction Incorporating memory into 3D reconstruction makes it possible to move beyond purely geometric recovery and towards environments that retain traces of how spaces were actually lived, remembered, and transformed over time. By combining conventional datasets with oral histories, subjective narratives, and experiential accounts, memory-augmented models can … Read more
Corked-Up
This project explores cork as a sustainable material and investigates new possibilities for its application through innovative design and production methods. By experimenting with different technologies and rethinking how they can be used, the aim is to develop new ways of working with cork that minimize carbon emissions, reduce waste, and limit the use of … Read more
BANANA MATTERS
how can design unlock the architectural potential of materials that are currently underused or overlooked? Argo Waste materials offer more than environmental benefits. Material – Banana Biomass Total Annual Biomass – 675 Million Tonnes Carbon Emission Through waste “Every 1% of the 525MT of banana biomass we move from “waste” to “construction” prevents roughly4–9 million … Read more
F.lok
…digitizing terrain to understand runoff & delivering local NBS solutions… …there are 3 types of floods… …the mountains affect runoff… GREEN CITIES AROUND THE WORLD NBS (Nature Based Solution) Bank …Prototyping Phase… …understanding the prototype… THE PROTOTYPE
Thermo-Char
“Carbon-breathing panels: a regenerative material system for climate-adaptive architecture.”
Re-Cast
Abstract In the Anthropocene, the construction industry generates vast quantities of Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW), positioning cities as latent material reservoirs rather than endpoints of consumption. This research investigates CDW not as waste, but as a designed material system. Initial experiments explored rammed CDW composites, revealing strong compressive behavior but critical limitations under lateral … Read more
Between Ritual and River
Ecological Renewal of Ghats Statement “While industrial and sewage pollution receive significant attention in river conservation efforts. Ritual pollution stemming from religious and cultural practices remains largely unaddressed due to its sensitive nature. But it contributes substantially to river degradation and requires culturally respectful solutions.” Sacred Sites Across every continent and culture, rivers have never … Read more
Trumbull Park Homes – Chicago
By Team – 41 Commons C40 Competition Brief “The City of Chicago and Chicago Housing Authority area seeking innovative design ideas that will help envision solutions for environmental concerns and prioritise a sustainable, inclusive urban living environment” “The key climate and environmental justice concerns at this site are: Air Quality Flooding Cohesive Community Green Spaces Heat … Read more
B. The Waves
B. The Waves explores robotic additive manufacturing using ceramic clay to create a ripple-driven parametric facade. Developed in the IAAC Master in Advanced Architecture, the project utilizes an ABB IRB 6700 robot and WASP extruder to 3D print wall cladding tiles. The computational logic employs Grasshopper and attractor points to simulate water droplets, generating continuous … Read more
GEOMETRÍA DE ONDULACIÓN
ESTADO DEL ARTE Inspired by the movement of water and the ripples created by raindrops, our design replicates these natural patterns in its structure. The goal was to create a smooth, continuous surface where elements flow into each other without visible connections, reflecting the fluidity and harmony found in nature. DESIGN EXPLANATION FABRICATION METHODOLOGY ASSEMBLY … Read more
FLOW FORM
CONCEPT Double-Skin Façade STRATEGY TO CURVE CURVE ITERATIONS FINAL DESIGN THERMAL SIMULATIONS LOAD APPLICATIONS ROBOTIC FABRICATION Layer Height – 2.0 Clay thickness – 10mm Pressure – 3.95 Nozzle Diameter – 6mm FINAL BLOCK FABRICATION FRAME ASSEMBLY Final Assembly
