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.
Enso Hyperbuilding – Residential
Algorithm Aided Design Design Concept Urban density Over the centuries, Tokyo has evolved into a sprawling megacity, blending its historical roots with modern advancements to address the challenges of space and density. Clusterization The 15-minute city is an urban planning concept that aims to create neighborhoods where most daily needs are within a 15-minute walk … Read more
DESIGN FLEX- PHASE- II
Abstract Parametric design tools like Grasshopper empower architects to create adaptive and efficient spatial layouts, but their complexity presents a barrier for non-experts. This research proposes a community-driven design tool that leverages Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) and Large Language Models (LLMs) to learn from expert-authored Grasshopper scripts, enabling prompt-based parametric layout design. By encoding design … Read more
PHY-GITAL 3D // AIDING IMAGERY TO REALITY
The Thesis explores the possibility of potential research experimentation developed to initiate a workflow incorporating novel tools of Generative AI with Fabrication possibility aiding to actualise the geometry from a visual image to real fabrication ” Presentation Website – https://phygital3d.framer.website/
Automated Ventilated Façade Designer
Introducing the Automated Ventilated Façade Designer (AVFD) In the world of architecture and construction, efficiency and precision are key. Meet the Automated Ventilated Façade Designer (AVFD)—an innovative tool crafted to redefine how designers, contractors, and manufacturers approach ventilated façade design. This groundbreaking application streamlines the early stages of design, optimizing material usage while enhancing the … Read more
H/Rooftop?
Kangaroo Inflation / Reciprocal Framework Referential Work / Component and Parameters Form Finding Render / Immersion Animation / Process
Vaulted Canopy Pavilion of Pl. de Sant Pere
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
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
Root Roof
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
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
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
The anemonic Veranda
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
Solaris
Pavilion at Plaça del Sol, Barcelona Solaris at Plaza del Sol is a dynamic structure that integrates with its urban pedestrian surroundings. Inspired by organic growth patterns, the pavilion’s perforated shell creates a play of light and shadow, fostering an ever-changing spatial experience. The flowing form provides both shade and ventilation, enhancing comfort within the … Read more
Ethereal Bloom
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
