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.
A Computationally Designed Kinetic Facade Kinetic Facade Iterations Iteration 01 — Unfolding Variation:This initial exploration focused on the gradual unfolding of façade panels, driven by parametric rotations and hinge-based transformations. The system emphasized linear motion and directional opening, establishing a foundational logic for movement and constructability. Iteration 02 — Warping Variation:The second iteration introduced surface … Read more
A dynamic forest pavilion. Plaça del Pi, Barcelona, Spain Design Concept Form Finding Psuedo Code The script relies on the organic undulation of sine and catenary curves to reflect the organic nature of our inspiration as well as provide a real-life simulation of the suspended fabric forming the canopy reacting to gravitational logic in both … Read more
CREATIVE PROCESS The façade is conceived as a textile surface caught mid-movement, as if a piece of fabric were lifted by the wind and suspended in time. Waves, folds, and subtle curvature translate the softness of cloth into a controlled architectural geometry. This fluid motion becomes the organizing logic of the elevation, producing a rhythm … Read more
Introduction ECO-Data Hub is a digital platform developed to address one of the most pressing challenges in the built environment: the lack of accessible, verified, and comparable environmental data for construction materials. As the industry transitions toward low-carbon practices, the ability to make informed material choices becomes crucial. ECO-Data Hub proposes a unified data ecosystem … Read more
After years in which machines have served humans, supported them, and simplified their lives, we have finally created something different. Designed not to help, but to deceive humans (oh, how stupid they can be!) and annoy them with technological mischief. My personal reflection: Throughout the two weeks of Unpacking Tech Systems, I went through a … Read more
Turning time-tested vernacular intelligence into scalable, multi-hazard self sufficient building INTRODUCTION See this image above? yes, its comparison between two structures that survived a 6.8 rector scale earthquake in year 2005. The ironic part is , that these vernacular structures hold the carbon friendly intelligence responding towards climate adaptation and structural resistance against earthquakes, yet … Read more
CONCEPT IDEATION FLOW CHART SELECTED COMPONENTS Components Prototypes Forensic Report Agency Senior Forensic Team Case identifier MDEF-MAA-UTS-001 Members Alejandra Rivera Zamacona, Armin Gulbert, Ludovico Celli, Melissa Ingaruca Moreno, Rishi Srinivasan, Swarna Manjari Chellapandi Date of Receipt 19 November 2025 Date of Report 21 November 2025 Website URL https://hackmd.io/@nmoHUr94RLOmMhWqUedElQ/B1AbeLjlbg Purpose of the Report The purpose of … Read more
ReSchool Ukraine develops fast-build 3D-printed educational centers to support reconstruction in war-affected regions. Traditional construction is too slow and labour-intensive to meet urgent educational needs. Our modular 3D-printed classrooms can be built in 3–4 weeks, using 60–70% less onsite labour and lower-carbon materials. In 2025, we aim to launch three pilot projects with municipalities and … Read more
What if innovation meant remembering instead of inventing? PROBLEM We live in a time where cities grow taller and denser, but also more disconnected from nature, from tradition, and from the wisdom of those who built before us. We believe that the answer to sustainable architecture doesn’t always lie in invention but in rediscovery. Vernacular … Read more
PROBLEM SOLUTION CoolStreets Lab provides scalable, practical micro-scale heat-risk maps that help cities identify where to cool, shade, and protect their most vulnerable areas. COMPETITION BUSINESS MODEL Target Customers Business Model Early Validation Expert Interviews Key Insight Municipality Feedback Unit Economics TEAM FUNDING NEED WHAT THIS COVERS WHY THIS AMOUNT This is the minimum budget … Read more
