Within the current global context of rapid change, integrated with the potentials of digital technologies, IAAC’s Master in Advanced Architecture (MAA) is committed to the generation of new ideas and applications for Urban Design, Self Sufficiency, Digital Manufacturing Techniques and Advanced Interaction.
In this context IAAC works with a multidisciplinary approach, facing the challenges posed by our environment and the future development of cities, architecture and buildings, through a virtuous combination of technology, biology, computational design, digital and robotic fabrication, pushing innovation beyond the boundaries of a more traditional architectural approach.
Future landscape The Green Cone is an experimental environmental project designed to isolate a landscape area within a translucent cone, simulating a winter garden effect. The objective is to raise the internal temperature by 1.5°C, mimicking the predicted global temperature increase expected by 2050 due to climate change. By recreating these conditions, the Green Cone … Read more
This project implements an Arduino-based sunlight-responsive system that dynamically adjusts a solar panel’s angle using an LDR sensor and a servo motor. The system detects sunlight intensity and positions the panel to maximize exposure, using predefined thresholds for low, medium, high, and very high light levels. LEDs serve as visual indicators of the detected light … Read more
The Cloudscape Pavilion is an innovative and visually striking architectural installation located in Jaume, Barcelona. This structure is designed to serve as a dynamic public space that merges art, architecture, and functionality, offering a unique experience for visitors. The pavilion design showcases a flowing, cloud-like canopy composed of cylindrical forms, creating an interplay of … Read more
Wave Harmony This project, developed in Grasshopper for computational design exploration, is a conceptual model showcasing dynamic forms through vertical fins that mimic movement and fluidity. The design creates a rhythmic interplay of light and shadow across the façade, balancing transparency and opacity. The cascading ribbon-like entrance enhances the visual and spatial experience, transforming the … Read more
Pseudo script This project involves creating a hexagonal grid-based parametric structure using Grasshopper, resulting in a futuristic lattice pavilion design. The steps outlined in the script include: The animation likely visualizes the transformation from a flat hexagonal grid into the intricate 3D pavilion, showcasing step-by-step modifications and geometric layering.
Team member(s): Gusstavo Calderon and Saad Khan Site building number-10 Introduction The “Curtain Wave Facade” is a dynamic architectural intervention characterized by its undulating, perforated aluminum structure. Inspired by the motion of a curtain being drawn, the facade features a striking geometric pattern composed of extruded triangular elements. These elements converge to form two curved … Read more
FACADE This project explores the integration of computational design and architecture to create a dynamic facade inspired by organic forms. The design features parametrically controlled vertical slats with wavy geometries, adapting to environmental factors like light and ventilation. Using Grasshopper, attractor points influence curvature, density, and transparency, enabling a responsive, visually striking structure. The facade … Read more
This proposal envisions a pavilion at Plaça Nova, inspired by the interplay between structured grid systems and fluid, organic pathways. Designed to adapt to the dynamic needs of its users, the pavilion offers a versatile space that fosters connection and individual expression. With its modular design and open, flexible layout, the pavilion encourages movement and … Read more
REFERANCE Knit Candela Designer: Zaha Hadid Architects Location: Mexico City, Mexico KnitCandela is a thin, sinuous concrete shell built on ultra lightweight knitted formwork. SITE PSEUDO-CODE ANIMATIONS Form Creation Panelization RENDERS VIDEO
The Dragon’s Tail Pavilion, located in Plaça del Rei, is a parametric architectural installation inspired by the fluid dynamics of the 80Hz Pavilion. This project reimagines the interplay between rotation, movement, and spatial modulation, creating a dynamic flow of geometrically rotating tiles along a curvilinear spine. Using computational design, the tiles are parametrically aligned and … Read more
“Orb-sessed” is a parametric facade design that invites you to look closer and experience architecture in a new light. The building’s exterior is adorned with protruding orbs that catch and reflect the world around them, creating a constantly shifting visual experience. With a mirror-like finish, these orbs reflect the sky, the streets, and the people … Read more
Reference : “Sami Frashëri” School by SOA Architecture Deconstructing the logic behind the facade This building facade uses a parametric design after an initial climatic analysis of the place, conducted in the early stages of the project to archive an annual summer and winter strategies for indoor and outdoor environments. Pseudocode Workflow Animations Script Renders
The objective of this assignment is to design a parametric facade that incorporates movable panels. This innovative approach aims to enhance both the aesthetic appeal and functionality of the building, allowing for adaptability to various environmental conditions. By exploring the principles of parametric design, we can create a dynamic exterior that responds to changing light, … Read more
Our project explores a computationally designed facade developed using Grasshopper. The design features a curved surface with an asymmetric opening with multiple panels which transform with the motion of the wind. Main Concept The intricate pattern, colors and shimmer revealed in macro images of butterfly and moth wings inspired our facade. We wanted to translate … Read more
