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.
Sip the Gossip Welcome to the solution on how to combat loneliness amongst elderly called SCUTTLEBUTT (rumor, gossip) – an app designed for more or less gossiping. The loneliness in the past years has become one of the major mental problems of the nation. Especially amongst elderly. In 2023 36% of adults aged 55-85 reported … Read more
Group Z.2 Origami – LASER CUTTING Taking inspiration from light-filtering facade systems such as that of the SDU Campus Kolding by Henning Larsen, Al Bahr Towers by AEDAS, and the Japan Pavilion for Expo 2020 by Yuko Nagayama and Associates, ORIGAMI is a facade prototype composed of a grid system to host panels or ‘flowers’ … Read more
Burning Man, 2018 (Nevada – USA) Temple Galaxia was a pavillion made especially to be part of the Burning Man Festival, an arts, music and culture festival, that happens at the Nevada’s desert, in the United States. The wood structure was intended to be the main gathering space of the festival, where people could go … Read more
The Twist (3d Printing) Concept & Form Finding Our 3D printing project embodies the fusion of functionality and aesthetic sophistication, drawing inspiration from the elegance of louvers panels and the captivating allure of twisted architectural forms. This design merges the simplicity of the plus sign with a mesmerizing twist, creating an engaging visual effect that … Read more
CONCEPT The project was designed to be an urban furniture that maps the city’s pollutions: air pollution and sound pollution. It is a design installation that aims social awareness regarding the environment people are exposed to in big and busy city centers. The benches’ side lights, triggered by the air quality sensor, are always on, … Read more
CNCMILLING “Dynamic Dunes” Description:The dynamic dunes capture the organic beauty of smooth, curvy sand dunes while introducing an element of tension at its core. The smoothly contoured surfaces emulate the natural flow of wind-sculpted dunes, creating a visually engaging and harmonious exterior. At the heart of the sculpture, a carefully crafted tension point disrupts the … Read more
BRIEF The idea of the assignment is to use 2 sensors and 1 actuator in Arduino to create a working system. CONCEPT The project aims to create an intelligent plant pot system that employs sensors to gather environmental data, an Arduino to process and analyze this data, and a motor to physically adjust the plant … Read more
Team member(s): divya gogiaModified by divya gogia on November 30, 2023 The project aims to create an intelligent home security system that not only detects potential threats using an Arduino, an ultrasonic sensor, and a gas/smoke sensor but also responds to those threats using a buzzer for audible alarms and a servo motor for physical actions. The system will monitor for both intruders and fire hazards, providing real-time … Read more
Group Y1 A series of experiments, to reflect on internality, movements away from the outside and to look upon it. A swift movement which engulfs you, a series of lines to project your light through, an open face held in deep space by many arms. There is nothing outside to look at, if you don’t … Read more
Concept Ventilation systems are designed to move air, and they typically have filters to prevent large objects from entering. However, small animals can sometimes find their way into ventilation systems through openings or ducts. Apart from these closed ventilation systems there are also cases such as as industrial exhaust fans which are placed typically high … Read more
As an underlying theme we chose to explore the various movements of water, as a catalyst that drives each of our fabrication process. Laser Cut – Oscillation | 3D Printing – Coral Growth | CNC Milling – Ripple Effect LASER CUTTING | OSCILLATION The concept behind this design gets its inspiration from oscillating waves … Read more
Vertical structure responsive to temperature changes CONCEPT The project proposes a vertical system that responds to temperature differences to visualize these changes interactively. Its main objective is to create diverse interactions with users through the response to temperature changes. The foundation of the system relies on the use of flexible membranes that expand and compress, … Read more
Over the span of the Digital Fabrication course, we actively explored and examined the possibilities and constraints inherent in the three fabrication methodologies concerning both design and manufacturing. Throughout this process, we conducted experiments involving various materials and machines, employing CNC Milling, Laser Cutting, and 3D Printing techniques. Our aim was to gain a comprehensive … Read more
United Kingdom Pavilion, Dubai by Es Devlin The UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, serves as a platform for contemplating the message humanity would convey to advanced civilizations in space as it is themed “Innovating for a Shared Future”. Designed by Es Devlin OBE, the architectural centerpiece is a 20-meter-high cone-shaped structure made up of … Read more
A Lighting Installation for Natural Areas This proposal envisions to create a kinetic lighting element, to manage and minimize light pollution. It is imagined to be placed within the urban fabric in parks, or in natural suburban areas. The prototype’s design is based on the “Spider-LED Kit”, a box that can be mounted on a … Read more
