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.
Water scarcity is a growing issue. Today, over two billion people live in areas with high water stress, and many major cities, like Barcelona, are increasingly facing drought conditions. Yet, in our daily lives, we still rely on potable water for non-drinking uses, such as flushing toilets, cooling towers/air conditioning, and most urban irrigation. Potable … Read more
Neo-textura A metamorphosis From textile waste to modular furnishing systems Neo-Textura is a thesis project that explores the transformation of textile waste into modular furnishing systems in collaboration with industrial companies. This way it is addressing the massive issues of textile waste accumulation. The project takes advantage of the self-binding process of cellulose to create … Read more
how can the implementation of recycled mussel shell tiles/bricks in the design and planning of public space and infrastructure help mitigate water stress in costal regions undergoing increased drought? Many of these costal regions have an under utilized byproduct: mussel shells. The above diagram shows the existing waste lifecycle of mussel shells and a potential … Read more
Reconfigurable Soft Membrane Architecture:Designing tensile installations from natural & bio- materials for versatile spatial applications
this thesis project is part of a collaboration with Finsa, an industrial partner of IAAC. Together, we are working on developing innovative composite materials that can be processed using cutting-edge pressing technology provided by another industrial partner. This technology relies heavily on the presence of cellulose, as its functionality is directly tied to the cellulose … Read more
