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Master in Advanced Architecture 01

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.

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Thermocrest – Heat as a spatial design tool

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MAA-01 2024-2025

This Project explores how reflective, vernacular materials—such as ceramics—can be utilized in construction to manage infrared radiation and influence microclimates. By reflecting rather than absorbing heat, these materials contribute to passive cooling, reducing urban heat island effects and enhancing thermal comfort. We analyze the physical properties of ceramics, their historical applications in traditional architecture, and … Read more

BaRa

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MAA-01 2024-2025

The objective of BARA is to connect to the current wide usage of concrete in the industry and present an alternative concrete for decarbonization, providing a catalog of structural architectural elements. By incorporating biochar and silica fume into the concrete mixture, potential typologies unfold according to the employment, structural or non structural adding acoustic, insulative … Read more

Cascara

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MAA-01 2024-2025

RICE PRODUCTION AROUND THE WORLD METABOLIC DIAGRAM OF RICE HUSK IMPLICATIONS IN SEVERAL INDUSTRIES STATISTICS OF RICE HUSK PRODUCTION PROPOSAL RICECRETE As Rice Husk has good thermal insulation , is lightweight and due to the high silica content is water resistance . Rice Crete is a natural building material made from rice husks, lime, and … Read more

KINXA

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MAA-01 2024-2025

KINXA aims to bring vernacular construction back into contemporary architecture by systemizing traditional “quincha”. At the same time, through a redesigned material system, KINXA seeks to take advantage of local resources and lower even more its precedent carbon footprint.  Quincha is a technique prevalent in Latin America which consists of the use of a wood … Read more

Vaulted Canopy Pavilion of Pl. de Sant Pere

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MAA-01 2024-2025

Project by Saad Khan and Gustavo Calderone The final task for the term was to design a 100-square-meter pavilion in Plaça de Sant Pere, Barcelona, using computational design logic through Grasshopper. This project explores generative design strategies to create an adaptable pavilion using parametric methodologies, ensuring a responsive and dynamic architectural intervention within the urban … Read more

Tensegrate

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MAA-01 2024-2025

Computation Design Seminar-Term II The project envisions a dynamic tensile structure on a terrace, integrating tensegrity to create a lightweight yet structurally efficient space for public interaction. Designed as a multifunctional hub, the pavilion provides a space for relaxation, lunch breaks, social gatherings, and contemplation.  By leveraging computational design tools such as Kangaroo, we explore … Read more

Constellation

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MAA-01 2024-2025

Site: Pl. de Sant Jaume Plaça de Sant Jaume, located in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, is a historic and political hub, home to the City Hall and Palau de la Generalitat. As a central urban space, it offers a dynamic blend of civic activity, tourism, and cultural events. The square’s rectilinear layout, flanked by neoclassical façades, … Read more

Root Roof

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MAA-01 2024-2025

The industrial warehouse building what was  renovated and adapted to be a school with a variety of classrooms, offices, workshops and exhibition area.  The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) is a globally recognized research and educational institution based in Barcelona, Spain. It focuses on the future of architecture, design, and technology, with a … Read more

Computational Design Seminar: Maze Pavillion

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MAA-01 2024-2025

The project explores computational design through a pavilion in Plaza de Cataluña, Barcelona, inspired by the works of Marc Fornes. Pedestrian flow analysis defined the pavilion’s anchor points, generating three structural elements using the Kangaroo plugin in Grasshopper. Subsequently, Ivy and the Kruskal algorithm were used to develop an optimized panelization pattern, facilitating digital fabrication. … Read more

Computational Design Seminar: BOSQUIA

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MAA-01 2024-2025

In this project, we explore computational design tools within Grasshopper to design a pavilion in Plaça de la Universitat, here in Barcelona. This plaza is located in the Eixample District and it gets its name from its close proximity to the historic building of the University of Barcelona. Additionally, we develop the methodology for the … Read more

Computational Design Seminar: Triangulated Tectonics

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MAA-01 2024-2025

“Triangulated Tectonics” is a parametric pavilion designed for the rooftop of the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), leveraging computational design techniques. Developed using Grasshopper and Kangaroo Physics, the structure is composed of a triangular modular system, optimizing both material efficiency and structural stability. The tensegrity-inspired framework integrates dynamic relaxation and form-finding algorithms, enabling … Read more

The anemonic Veranda

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MAA-01 2024-2025

The Best Canopy This project proposal transforms a public space by harnessing the power of color, light, and delicate architectural elements to create a vibrant and inviting environment. By extending the public ground, the design seamlessly integrates the space with its surroundings, fostering a sense of continuity and community. The extension incorporates a veranda that … Read more

Ethereal Bloom

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MAA-01 2024-2025

The Ethereal Bloom Pavilion embodies fluidity and lightness, mimicking organic structures found in nature. The twisted lattice frame, already developed through a parametric script, acts as the primary structural element. The spaces between the frame are filled with inflatable ETFE panels, which are designed to respond to air pressure forces and achieve a soft, billowing … Read more

PERPETUA – perpetual and unending

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MAA-01 2024-2025

Abstract Perpetua is a pavilion that embodies fluidity, continuity, and movement. Inspired by the dynamic energy of Plaça Nova, its overlapping curves rise and intertwine, forming three distinct yet connected pathways that invite exploration. The name “Perpetua”, meaning perpetual and unending, reflects the seamless transition of space, where geometry and motion merge into an evolving … Read more