GSS18_BARCELONA – IAAC | Global Summer School 2025

PERFORMATIVE FABRICATION MODELING

Digitization at its simplest refers to the translation of analogue information into digital information. With rapid advancements in the capabilities and tools of digitization, it’s becoming increasingly possible to virtually translate and store nearly every aspect of life in digital form, moving closer to the networked interconnection of everyday objects. Further allowing us to transform and evolve information in real time, via a global exchange of information between multiple connected devices. The GSS18 Barcelona aims to introduce participants to research in design to production – centered around the two major nodes of human and technological advancement, allowing the user to explore design by establishing a dynamic workflow between matter and robotic fabrication.

The workshop aims to explore a series of methodologies looking to incorporate advanced design thinking, generative algorithms and dynamic material feedback to existing industrial processes, accompanied with novel interfaces for robotic programming and large-scale automated construction. Articulated to challenge the quality of feedback between design, matter and making. During the workshop participants will have the opportunity to explore form finding strategies through digital tools and scale model making which later on will be built as a series of digitally fabricated architectural elements in 1:1 scale, embedded with smart sensorial interaction.

STRUCTURE

IAAC Global Summer School is a full-time two weeks course, 2-14 July 2018, that provides both practical and theoretical knowledge. The program is led by expert tutors, combined with lectures by renowned professionals and academics relevant to the http://armodexperiment.com topics to be treated during the course. These will be broadcasted in the different node-cities, all globally connected. Participants will join a global agenda and an international laboratory at their disposal to test their design hypothesis, understanding how design conclusions derived locally can be tested and evolved globally in the different cities where other teams reside.

TUTORS

RODRIGO AGUIRRE

CRISTIAN RIZZUTI

KUNALJIT CHADHA

LOCATION

The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) is an international centre for Education, Fabrication and Research dedicated to the development of architecture capable of meeting the worldwide challenges in constructing 21st century habitability. Based in the 22@ district of Barcelona, one of the world’s capitals of architecture and urbanism, as well as the European Capital for Innovation (2014), IAAC is a platform for the exchange of knowledge with researchers, faculty and students from over 60 countries around the world. The Institute develops multidisciplinary programs that explore international urban and territorial phenomena, with a special emphasis on the opportunities that arise from the emergent territories, and on the cultural, economic and social values that architecture can contribute to society today. IAAC has also made its name as a centre of international reference, welcoming students and investigators from different countries among which Australia, the USA, India, Brazil, Russia, Ethiopia, all European countries and many others.

REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

IAAC GSS is open to creative and innovative people who are interested in fields such as architecture, urban planning, digital fabrication, design, etc., searching for a multidisciplinary experience in an international environment. No previous skills are required, although CAD design, programming and digital fabrication skills are welcome. The official language of the course is English.

Credits

After the course, the participants will have gained theoretical and applicative knowledge about advanced design strategies. They will be familiar with parametric software, data visualization and use of digital machines. The last day of course participants will join a presentation of developed projects reviewed by a renown jury and will receive a Global Summer School Diploma.

Visa

Each participant is responsible to investigate which documents are required via the embassies in their country of origin. The school will provide a confirmation letter regarding the participation to the course, and will assist where possible the visa process.

Fee

Fee for Barcelona is 1500€ and includes all material costs needed for the course. No additional registration fee is required. Flight tickets, accommodation and food are not included in the fee. Each participant should bring his/her own computer with the software installed. Further details about the software will be given to the participants upon acceptance.

APPLICATIONS

In order to register to the Global Summer School, participants need to submit the online application form, where they will be asked to fill their personal details and to upload a CV. Portfolio is not required. GSS18 dates are from 2-14 of July 2018 and applications are open until the 27th of June 2018.

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