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.
_Concept Inspired by Theo Jansen’s kinetic creatures, the project explores how movement can give electronic objects a sense of life and emotion. We investigate how machines might respond to their surroundings in ways that resemble human behaviour such as, moving slowly in quiet spaces or twitching with anxiety in loud spaces. In this sense, digital-physical machines … Read more
Making the Invisible Perceptible Concept Phillip’s eyelids grow heavy. His thoughts flow as slowly as honey. All he wants is to sleep. Just sleep. THUD!!! What was once the floor is now the wall. But what happened? The culprit is invisible indoor air pollution. As modern buildings become increasingly airtight, gases such as CO₂, carbon … Read more
Concept EcoStation is a modular, low-cost environmental monitoring system designed to investigate the changing conditions of a place through temperature, humidity, air-quality signals, sound and soil moisture. By translating environmental signals into accessible readings, the station provides a starting point for observing differences between locations, identifying patterns and asking questions about the relationships between environmental … Read more
A Light Responsive Urban Canopy Concept As cities face increasingly intense sunlight and changing environmental conditions, public spaces need to become more adaptive and responsive. Conventional urban canopies provide fixed shade, regardless of the time of day or the amount of sunlight available. This limits their ability to respond to changing environmental needs and can … Read more
Adaptive kinetic roof for solar tracking concept SOLCYCLE is an adaptive solar energy system that captures sunlight during the day and converts it into usable electricity for night-time illumination. By tracking the Sun’s movement, the system optimises solar energy collection through its panels, stores the harvested energy in a battery, and uses it to power … Read more
Autonomous Environmental Guard and Intelligence System – A Physical Computing Prototype for Disaster Monitoring and Early Warning Team Members: Pratik Kurtarkar, Varad Hande Prototype Model The objective of the project is to create an intelligent system to monitor remote and inaccessible areas that are fragile, sensitive and vulnerable to natural disasters. In light of recent … Read more
” A Facade That Responds to Light “ concept: LumiBloom explores how a facade can respond to changing light through movement. Inspired by flower petals, it uses triangular panels connected to a central mechanism. The panels open in low light and move towards a flatter, closed position in brighter conditions to provide shading. A light … Read more
What if an TOD could guide every traveller without a single signboard? What if the floor itself became an intelligent interface, understanding where people need to go and showing them the way? TRACE explores a new relationship between architecture, technology, and human movement. It imagines an airport where navigation is no longer added to the … Read more
A proximity responsive kinetic membrane Concept A wall that notices you. As you walk toward it, the surface softens. White membranes inside a lattice of black frames draw inward, one by one, as if the wall is leaning away to make room for you. The closer you stand, the deeper the hollows fall, each triangle … Read more
Concept We spend around 90% of our lives indoors, under artificial light that is too dim by day and too bright by night, quietly eroding the body clock that governs our sleep, mood and focus. The cost is both human and environmental: circadian disruption is linked to poor sleep, stress and depression, while lamps burn … Read more
Most stages light everything at full, whether anyone is standing there or not. Spot Me, Please is a 150 mm cardboard theatre that measures where its actor stands and gives light only where it is needed. Making Process How it was built? Concept What is it? The Loop How it works Schematic Diagram How is it … Read more
Exploring responsive topography through physical computing and adaptive water management. Rethinking the Relationship Between Water and Terrain Water is one of the most fundamental resources on Earth, shaping landscapes, sustaining ecosystems, and supporting human life. However, challenges such as flooding, drought, and soil erosion highlight the increasing need for more adaptable approaches to water management. … Read more
Meeting rooms are designed for productivity, but they rarely respond to the changing needs of the people using them. Poor indoor air quality can reduce comfort and concentration, while the same workspace often lacks the flexibility to transition into a more relaxed social environment after working hours. To address this challenge, our project, Key Balance, … Read more
The idea What if a workspace could respond to the people around it? FOCUS is a responsive workspace designed to create a balance between openness, privacy, and concentration. The project explores how a physical environment can adapt to human presence through simple interactions between people and technology. The panels move depending on the movement of … Read more
He likes your company… just not too close, and definitely not too loud. We all know someone who enjoys company but needs their space. Dobby the IntroBOT is a playful desk companion built around that feeling. Inspired by introverts, who value personal space and quiet surroundings, Dobby watches how people approach it and listens to … Read more
Concept As cities get more populated, the share of apartment floor space within these densely packed buildings get smaller, and trickier to manage. Our project was conceived after wondering about access to spaces, and the physical space that this “access” takes as well. Inspired by the famous moving staircases of Hogwarts; we wondered whether we … Read more
