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.


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Cloud Caravan

How to conceive the notion of domesticity in a digital nomad environment? ACT 1 Heading West, in an AI-driven caravan, Marcella, and Paul, accompanied by Paul’s feline friend, Buttercup – are setting off on a cross country road trip via a newly released air bnb ‘on wheels’. The vehicle slows for Lisa to board, the … Read more

Five Authors Walk into a Roman Bar

With multiple intelligences informing design, does the notion of the Author in Architecture become obsolete? ACT I Of Pen and Brick Fig 1. Castel Sant’Angelo from Il Ponte Sant’Angelo A towering fortress, a sentinel of time, that has borne witness to the rise and fall of emperors, astounding works of art, the whims of popes, … Read more

Colorful Parachutes

How to inhabit the ends of the world? ACT 1 After a fire in the Amazon Rainforest devastates a nearby town, a politician during his election campaign period travels to the site to show his support and comfort to those affected along with other prominent community members. POLITICIAN – Welcome everyone, I would like to … Read more

All-World Sorority

What planet do we design for? A sorority attempts to reinvigorate and redefine their principles, and how they live. They bring their words and energy to the platform of modern-day social media, but face “real-world interests” in their way. A play that investigates the perspectives of shaping lives with institutions, the voices that speak for … Read more

Agua Mobility

(Business Model) Problem Development Due to global warming, and many other issues, the temperature is rising tremendously, 65% people suffer from heat problem. Existing Solution Existing current solution that exist in the market are mechanical and resource driven solution, which consumes lot of fossil fuels as well electrical consumption. Moreover, with increased used of fossil … Read more

Parametric Auditorium Facade

The project designs the angular wall surface of the auditorium to ensure a completely even distribution of sound. Using the given parameters, the design and material specifics can be modified. Link to the blog : https://www.shapediver.com/app/m/sabina-shapediver-final Parametric Auditorium Facade is a project of IAAC, Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia developed in the MAA02 2021/22 … Read more

Agua Mobility

A passive cooling system Project Agua Mobility is an innovative endeavor that utilizes 3D printing technology to integrate plaster and mortar materials around bricks, enabling the simultaneous construction and finishing of structures. The project’s primary objective is to develop an alternative water transportation system based on capillary action, employing a multimaterial manifold. In this system, … Read more