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.
The plastic crisis has reached staggering proportions. If all the plastic waste on Earth were laid out, it would be enough to cover the entire surface of Argentina ankle-deep. Every year, we produce 300 million tons of plastic globally. Yet only 10% remains in use, while more than 80% is discarded. Of this discarded plastic, … Read more
Reclaiming Residual Spaces for Mobility Justice Mobility is more than movement—it is access, opportunity, and the right to navigate a city freely. In Maré, one of Rio de Janeiro’s largest informal settlements, mobility is shaped by spatial fragmentation, unequal infrastructure investments, and a reliance on informal transport systems. This project explores how underutilized urban spaces—abandoned … Read more
Redesigning the Municipality of Mesquita for Productive Justice: A Sustainable Urban Transformation Productive Justice “Productive justice for self-sufficiency” refers to the frameworks and practices aimed at enhancing individual and community self-reliance while promoting social justice. Productive Justice Through Architecture and Urban Planning State Of The Art Collectives/Case Studies Rio De Janeiro _Productivity Focused Research on … Read more
What is Infrastructure Justice? Rio’s Context State of the Art Rio Maps Sao Goncalo Proposal Thank you!
mush.room — a living panel grown from bio-waste, offering thermal and acoustic comfort. designed as a retrofit solution for the existing low-energy-performance building stock, it’s paired with a digital tool that calculates u-values and suggests ideal material mixes, bringing sustainable design to your fingertips HOW CAN WE REDUCE OPERATIONAL CARBON WHILE TRYING TO REDUCE EMBODIED … Read more
Core Concept and Architectural Language The subject of this computational design studio project is hyperbuildings on 1 million SQM GFA each in the heart of Tokyo. The brief called for focus on data driven design, with emphasis on the positive impact of each hyperbuilding on the adjacent urban realm, and this time financial drivers were … Read more
ROLE FINAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS TEAM ROLES AND COMMUNICATION STREAMS COMMUNICATION COLLABORATION REFLECTIONS CARBON FOOTPRINT OBJECTS TRACKER APP We imagined a smarter way to design façades—one that doesn’t just generate new materials but maximizes the potential of what already exists. That’s why we developed a custom parametric tool that helps architects and designers track, organize, … Read more
A space for human driven by human On a planetary scale, these dynamics of solar heating, infrared cooling, and moisture transport create global patterns in climate. This study explores how temperature and humidity generated through human exertion at different activity levels can be passively regulated to create adaptive microclimates tailored to occupant circadian rhythms and … Read more
SecondMatter challenges architecture’s extractive processes and wasteful material cycles by upcycling Construction Demolition Renovation Waste (CDRW) into structural and non-structural applications. It blends ramming, which compacts granular materials into high-strength forms, with jamming-inspired interlocking of irregular aggregates. Large concrete waste pieces form a reinforced core, wrapped in a rammed mix of fine brick and concrete … Read more
This project explores ecological justice through the lens of waste inequality in Rio de Janeiro. Focusing on the Gamboa neighborhood and the repurposing of the historic Moinho Fluminense silos, we propose a decentralized recycling system connected to local waste streams. By integrating informal and formal actors—such as catadores and recycling industries—we aim to reduce landfill … Read more
Industrial team dedicated to rethinking how we approach urban farming, renewable energy, and multifunctional infrastructure, is leading the charge. Their integrated workflow uses parametric modeling, automated data exchange, and business intelligence (Power BI dashboard) to optimize space usage and resource allocation in urban environments. In this post, we dive into a series of visuals that … Read more
