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.
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
The Bayfront Pavillion redefines architectural boundaries, featuring cutting-edge sustainable materials and dynamic design elements. Its fluid contours echo the surrounding environment, promoting harmony with nature. Functionality meets elegance in this pavilion, boasting versatile spaces adaptable for cultural events, exhibitions, and communal gatherings. The UTD Advanced Architecture Laboratory has ingeniously engineered a landmark that not only … Read more
Studio Link-Arc The China Pavilion was designed by New York Based firm Studio Link-Arc for the Milan Expo in the year 2015. Dismissing the idea of a cultural pavilion being a standalone object in a plaza, the China Pavilion is envisioned as a collection of spaces beneath a suspended cloud. The Pavilion encapsulates the theme … Read more
________________________________________ The UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai by Es Devlin Studio is a testament to parametric design principles, seamlessly blending functionality and aesthetics. The pavilion’s innovative architecture, characterized by the “Poem Pavilion,” showcases a dynamic interplay of form and technology. The structure’s responsiveness, driven by artificial intelligence, allows it to generate personalized poems, adding … Read more
Computational Design Analysis For the 2015 Expo at Milan, a New York based studio: Studio Link-Arc paired with Tsinghua University in China to design and build the China Pavilion. The idea was to showcase China’s deep connection to both the cities and the countryside that reside within its borders. To do this the pavilion is … Read more
A pavilion bridging the gap between government and society The Knot aims to redefine the relationship between governmental structures and the communities they serve. The pavilion punctures the intimidating, rigid structure of the Ayuntamiento de Barcelona in Plaza Sant Jaume I and smoothly transitions it into a fluid, open space. This creates an inviting and … Read more
Reference Architect Gabriel Kozlowski has partnered with Gringo Cardia, Bárbara Graeff, and Tripper Arquitetura to design a structure of floating tree branches for the Brazil pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The pavilion is inspired by one of the greatest technological achievements of Brazil: the improvement of the Direct Planting System over a straw. The design conceptually mimics this scheme through its layered arrangement – … Read more
INSPIRATION CONCEPT The pavilion draws inspiration from the Pillar of Dreams in terms of form, materiality, and structural innovation. The design concept will explore the dynamic interplay between light, shadow, and form, creating an immersive experience for visitors. The pavilion will also prioritize adaptability, allowing for alterations in response to various architectural parameters such as … Read more
Abstract The concept of the project analyzed lays in its two main facades: made out of bricks, these show two variations of rotation. The first one takes into account some external curves that act as attractors, the other by rotating the bricks alternately by 45°. Building Overview This office building is placed in a residential … Read more
Design Analysis & Concept As the project brief required to reimagine the Serpentine Pavilion by Francis Kere, built in 2017 at the Serpentine Gallery in London, UK, the pavilion was deconstructed and analyzed into 3 of its major elements; the roof, the roof structure and the envelope. The main idea for the reimagination of the … Read more
Darkhan Kadirov Introduction Computational design is not just a tool, but a different approach to the idea of design itself. in past times, it was available only to a few people, but in our time, there is an opportunity for everyone to use it to materialize their thoughts. During this recreate, I took the idea … Read more
Abstract The project aims to recreate and redesign the pavilion while taking advantageof computational tools to reiterate and at the same time be tangential to the essence of the pavilion. Francis Kéré’s 2017 Serpentine pavilion is conceived as a micro cosmos. Promoting a sense of freedom and community. Inspired by the tree that serves a central … Read more
Parametric facades BRIEF: The aim of this assignment is to choose an existing building with a parametric facade from anywhere in the world and recreate the facade on the rhino using grasshopper algorithms. This undertaking would involve breaking down the chosen facade to comprehend the logic behind its creation and using computational tools to model … Read more
Digital Computation I Parametric Façade G8: Ingrid Vaz, Rafaela Müller, Paing Su Ko and Yasmin Jaskulski Faculty: Ashkan Foroughi Dehnavi Diagrams to understand how the façade works Decomposition 01. Façade Perimeter Surface in grasshopper set by a rhino surface 02. Division of the surface 03. Parakeet plug-in to create bricks With the original project, it … Read more
We were assigned to recreate the Serpentine Pavilion 2017 by Francis Kéré, which consists of three main architectural elements: structure, roof and envelope. Each of us was responsible for one of the elements that were homologue and harmonious when assembled together in a final code. We applied what we’ve learned from this Computational Design course … Read more
Location: University in Groningen, Netherlands Designed by: UN Studio Original Facade Components Facade A deceptively simple envelope constructed from flat, vertical aluminum slats, which, in places, are twisted outwards in bowed forms. Tall, vertical undulations are generated, which present an open or a closed aspect depending on the angle under which they are viewed. This … Read more
Deconstruct The Pavilion The Serpentine pavilion by Franceis Kere consists of three architectural elements: Main Structure, Roof, and Envelope. Main Structure Analysis Taking inspiration from the great tree in Francis Kéré’s hometown of Gando under which members of the community meet to reflect on the day, Kéré’s design is based on creating this sense of … Read more
Introduction architects_Nudesarea_301 sqmyear_2015location_Mumbai, India The architectural component was designed to facilitate yoga, gastronomical experiences, and cultural event spaces for music, art, performances, intellectual discourse and fashion. These activities are stacked vertically over three levels, including an open to sky terrace courtyard. Remotely located from traffic snarls and insulated from typically high levels of air and … Read more
Computational design seminar 22-23 MAA RECREATION of the Serpentine pavilion by Diébédo Francis Kéré Deconstruction of the Pavilion Concept and Design Strategies The parametric design of the Pavilion implements the three main components roof, space truss, and enveloper respecting Kere’s original design intention. It represents a nature-based form, growing from the ground and developing into … Read more
