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.
INSPIRATION Looking at a variety of different organic motions and kinetic facades, our group was inspired by the ripple effect caused by a drop of water. Looking at a variety of different organic motions and kinetic facades, our group was inspired by the ripple effect caused by a drop of water. Free water droplet impact … Read more
Plaza de la Virreina This project proposes the design of a pavilion located in Plaza de la Virreina, Barcelona, utilizing innovative computational tools to enhance architectural expression and functionality. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant movement and circulation patterns of the site, the pavilion aims to create a dynamic interplay between architecture and its environment. The … Read more
Urchin Pavilion is located at Sant Pere plaza in Barcelona. Between the trees and the statue, the empty space is used for the pavilion. Entrance points of the pavilion are determined based on the pathways, location of the center dot is the statue at the plaza. Inspirations Sea Urchin Pavilion : Louis Vuitton Pop-Up Analysis … Read more
Mimosa Panel is an innovative architectural solution that combines biomimicry, sustainability, and responsive design. Inspired by the movement of the Mimosa pudica plant, commonly known as the “touch-me-not,” the panel features dynamic flaps that autonomously open and close in response to the sun’s movement. This behavior mimics the plant’s natural folding mechanism, creating a visually … Read more
Reference: Façade of Messe Basel New Hall, Basel, SwitzerlandArchitect: Herzog & de MeuronYear: 2013 Photo © Messe Basel Description of the façade :The façade of the building is composed of a series of ribbons that unfold based on their proximity to attractors. Façade construction logic:Step 1: Extract the surface of the block façade.Step 2: Generate … Read more
PRECEDENTS Institut du Monde Arabe/ Enrique Jan + Jean Nouvel + Architecture-Studio Geometric Paper Sculptures by Anna Kruhelska CONCEPT The facade can be understood as a scaled-up, architectural expression of origami principles. Its design transforms static elements into an active, engaging interface between the built environment and its observers. Modular, geometric patterns and an emphasis … Read more
The environmental impact of the construction industry is a pressing concern. As architects, it’s essential that we shift from a linear model of consumption and production to a circular economy. In recent years, there has been notable progress in upcycling various construction materials and replacing high-emission materials like concrete with more sustainable alternatives, such as … Read more
FOR INSPIRATION Pseudo Code Forming the plane and base surface for Pavilion Grasshopper Code Iterations
How can we use irregular elements of reclaimed offcut-timber to challenge the methodology of using planar, Interlocking and stacking techniques which can then be utilized in the design of forms ? Data CollectionThis first starts with a collection of materials and the creation of a database. This database serves as a resource for the planning … Read more
Key words: Neoliberalism/ Critical Urban Theory/ Spatiotemporality/ Planetary Urbanization The accelerated development of communication and technological systems, and more precisely of intelligent technologies, has significantly changed the ways in which human and non-human coevolution is shaping. Implications for theoretical frameworks include broadening definitions of consciousness beyond the human, reshaping cognitive boundaries in an assemblage between … Read more
Llum BCN is a leading lighting arts festival in Europe and a cultural event highly appreciated by the citizens of Barcelona. Organised by Barcelona City Council, Llum BCN brings together interventions by creators from all areas of the visual arts, including contemporary art, design, architecture, technology and lighting design. During the three-day festival, the Poblenou neighborhood … Read more
How can reclaimed timber waste from manufacturing be leveraged using robotic fabrication and computational design to develop sustainable, scalable and customizable urban installation? Process of Sorting & Splitting the Beams Geometry Distribution Workflow Assembly Robotic Setup for Processing Robotic Processing Concept Prototype AI-Generated Concept Renders
How to think of the notion of Utopia when articulating the futures embedded within phygital urban environments? ACT 1 – POWER Scene 1: Phone call between Patrick and Carmen. Patrick is in his sleek, high-tech San Francisco apartment . Carmen sits in a park in Seoul, a city filled with the hum of rapid urban … Read more
Is the author’s agency – singular, shared, boundless or authorless? ACT 1 [Music playing] Lily: Hey you two, haven’t seen you before, let me show ya around! The narrator: [At the annual Green Man festival lush forests surround the soft green clearing providing the perfect environment for such an event. A man of branch and … Read more
How do digital multi-platforms branch our sense of alter-ego? ACT 1 | SCENE 1 The Trans-Siberian train passes through the pastoral snowy landscape. Each second, the window is framing a different scene. The train represents the transition between fragmented digital identities and beneath the masks. A family of three is sitting in the compartment. MOM: … Read more
Too late capitalism: Does style become lost in immediacy? . ACT ONE It is late morning in the famous Khan el-Khalil market of Cairo, Egypt. (Fig 1) The air is filled with the aroma of the local spices and each stall is filled with different colors of fabric, textures and souvenirs. There is a steady … Read more
