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.
■ IAAC / RESPONSIVE SYSTEMS / EXPERIMENT 001 ONEMOTION.TWOOUTCOMES. [ SYSTEM STATUS : ACTIVE ] [ STRUCTURE : TENSILE ] [ ACTUATION : CABLE ] [ RESPONSE : ADAPTIVE ] [ CONTROL : COMPUTATIONAL ] [ VERSION : PROTOTYPE 03 ] ↗ STRUCTURE AS SOFTWARE FIG 00 / MOTION STUDIES — PROTOTYPE DOCUMENTATION 01 /// … Read more
CONCEPT “From a static facade to a living envelope.” This statement helps us address the notion of our project. Most facades are designed for one moment and then frozen, while the sun crosses them all day. The project asks what happens if the geometry itself keeps moving with the light. Instead of a single screen … Read more
THE CHALLENGE In contemporary shared environments, the relationship between openness and privacy is constantly shifting. While open spaces encourage interaction and collaboration, they also introduce challenges related to noise, distraction, and personal comfort. Traditional architectural partitions often remain static, unable to respond to changing environmental conditions. H U S H challenges this limitation by exploring … Read more
What if an TOD could guide every traveller without a single signboard? What if the floor itself became an intelligent interface, understanding where people need to go and showing them the way? TRACE explores a new relationship between architecture, technology, and human movement. It imagines an airport where navigation is no longer added to the … Read more
Exploring responsive topography through physical computing and adaptive water management. Rethinking the Relationship Between Water and Terrain Water is one of the most fundamental resources on Earth, shaping landscapes, sustaining ecosystems, and supporting human life. However, challenges such as flooding, drought, and soil erosion highlight the increasing need for more adaptable approaches to water management. … Read more
Meeting rooms are designed for productivity, but they rarely respond to the changing needs of the people using them. Poor indoor air quality can reduce comfort and concentration, while the same workspace often lacks the flexibility to transition into a more relaxed social environment after working hours. To address this challenge, our project, Key Balance, … Read more
The idea What if a workspace could respond to the people around it? FOCUS is a responsive workspace designed to create a balance between openness, privacy, and concentration. The project explores how a physical environment can adapt to human presence through simple interactions between people and technology. The panels move depending on the movement of … Read more
Heritage is not memoryHeritage is Production + Community In the dense urban fabric of Sant Gervasi, Casa Tosquella sleeps a Modernista jewel originally conceived as a summer retreat, now stranded in a city grappling with permanent heat. This project explores the tension between heritage preservation and climatic urgency. The proposal views the building not as … Read more
Design Ethos This project seeks to explore how issues of stagnation and obsolescence can be tackled whilst still enabling socio-economic and technological developments of our urban spaces. It will explore how they can be applied within architecture to evaluate how we can more effectively address issues of erasure whilst still permitting modern interventions and advancements … Read more
Team member(s):MAHMOUD MOHAMED Modified by MAHMOUD MOHAMED on December 12, 2025 SITE AND EXISTING BUILDING Egypt, often reverently hailed as the “Mother of All Lands,” stands as one of the oldest and most influential civilizations in the vast chronicle of human history. Its legacy is not merely a collection of ruins or artifacts; it is a … Read more
A dynamic forest pavilion. Plaça del Pi, Barcelona, Spain Design Concept Form Finding Psuedo Code The script relies on the organic undulation of sine and catenary curves to reflect the organic nature of our inspiration as well as provide a real-life simulation of the suspended fabric forming the canopy reacting to gravitational logic in both … Read more
Structura X is a low-cost structural health monitoring system that tracks vibration patterns and foundation shifts to detect early signs of instability in buildings. Using a 3-axis accelerometer and ultrasonic distance sensing, the device provides real-time feedback through visual and acoustic alerts, enabling proactive maintenance and long-term structural safety. Why This Matters Buildings appear static, … Read more
CONCEPT Creating a dynamic relationship between the building and its environment A responsive façade design inspired by the concept of living architecture The geometric logic and panel behavior were first modeled in Grasshopper, where the movement angles and facade modules were tested digitally. Then, through Arduino’s control, this virtual logic was physically prototyped turning environmental … Read more
Abstract Environmental conditions are more often than not invisible and something that is felt rather than visually perceivable. The ClimaCode provides our spatial surroundings with their own language that enables them to better communicate with us as humans. By translating climatic conditions, such as temperature and humidity, into light, the device communicates its climatic ‘mood’ … Read more
Rainwater Harvester The project proposes a regenerative infrastructure for runoff water collection, treatment, and reuse within the built environment. Conceived as a responsive system embedded in architecture, it seeks to transform excess rainwater often perceived as waste into an active resource within a closed ecological loop. During episodes of heavy rainfall, the system captures surface … Read more
Located in the quiet community of Sant Adria De Besos lies the Besos Power Station. This waste to energy power plant is responsible for providing power to over 10 municipalities of Spain and takes care of nearly half of the waste that comes into Barcelona. While this factory proves to be highly effective, several negative … Read more
