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.
Computational Design (Level 1) focuses on translating digital design concepts into physical prototypes through the integration of computational modeling, fabrication techniques, and production workflows. The course emphasizes scripting as a bridge between ideation and material execution, enabling students to explore novel fabrication strategies and digital-to-physical transitions. Through automated drawing, metadata management, and rigorous documentation practices, participants learn to produce comprehensive fabrication-ready outputs that connect design theory to material realization.
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Project Description Sunlight-Adapted Parametric Design: The sculpture’s reflective panels are parametrically arranged to interact dynamically with sunlight. Their angles can be calibrated to optimize light reflection, create dazzling visual effects, or provide shifting patterns of shade throughout the day. Functional and Adaptable Plaza: The installation transforms the plaza into a versatile space. Its adaptive light-reflecting and … Read more
Concept Inspiration Creating a tensile pavilion structure based on Felix Candela‘s arch and aisle geometric logistics and diagrams. Iterative design approach based on ‘anchor points’ on a frame. Exploring scalable methodology for Kangaroo based computational design processes. ‘Iglesia de la Medalla Milagrosa‘ Felix Candela – photo by Lola Alvarez Bravo, 1954 Felix Candela Drawings and … Read more
CONCEPT PSEUDO CODE COMPUTATIONAL WORKFLOW STEP 1. STEP 2. STEP 3. STEP 4. STEP 5. STEP 6. CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS Materials
This project, titled Recursive Shell, is located at Plaça del Pi. The pavilion explores form-finding through inverted arch logic and modular timber shells. Using a Kangaroo Bouncy Solver, the design optimizes structural stability via parameters like pressure, edge lengths, and vertex loads. The system consists of interlocking triangular panels and joint discs extracted from a … Read more
