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.
From Computation to Collaboration: Rethinking Spatial Interactions
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Contemporary architecture often prioritizes humans at the expense of ecological balance, distancing us from nature and other species. This thesis envisions a future where buildings evolve into living, adaptive frameworks that foster interspecies mutualism. By integrating third-order cybernetics, machine learning, and AI, architecture can become a mindful mediator, enhancing relationships between humans and other species. … Read more
I. FRAMING THE RESEARCH Jan Gehl’s Types of Interactions (graphic adapted from Gehl’s Life Between Buildings) II. RESEARCH CONTEXT: La Mina Neighborhood La Mina: a Well-Connected, Well-Located Neighborhood with Much to Offer Stigmatization through the Perpetration of an Exaggerated Negative Image in Media History of the Creation of La Mina La Mina Transformation Plan: 2000 … Read more
Through Human-Centered Spaces and Experiences In a world that is rapidly urbanizing itself, architecture holds immense power to shape the lives of individuals and how they experience the public space. Yet, architectural design often neglects the various needs of the community it is supposed to serve, leading to alienation and exclusion, particularly for marginalized populations. … Read more
