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We are Architects of Change, Prototyping the Future

We are Center of Education, Research, and Innovation that envisions, designs, and prototypes the future—from Barcelona to the world.

Beyond an educational institution, IAAC is a hub for transversal collaboration, connecting diverse disciplines to bring new concepts to life and make an impact on how we live, design, and build.

Our programmes are designed for those who want to break the mould. From radical architecture to self-sufficient design, we cover the subjects that matter, using the tools of tomorrow to build a better today.

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May 07, 2025

IAAC Unveils Barcelona Urban Tech & New HQ at Venice Biennale

A regenerative building, a new home for IAAC, and a prototype for the future of architecture. Discover how innovation takes shape at the Venice Biennale 2025.

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IAAC Projects at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025

IAAC – Advanced Architecture Barcelona presents a diverse selection of projects at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025—exploring regenerative architecture, circular material systems, and social impact through advanced design and technology.

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Mass Madera Award for young architects 2025

Mass Madera, the Spanish Network for the Promotion of Industrialized Solid Timber Construction, is launching an award to recognize projects by architecture students and young architects. The aim is to highlight new proposals related to timber as a material and low-emission architecture in Spain.

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Fab25 Pre-Event

FAB25 Event – Bridging the Gap, together

Fab Lab Barcelona joins FAB25 Czechia—an international gathering of over 1,100 makers from 55+ countries. From July 4–11, 2025, Brno and Prague will host a week-long experience of collaboration, innovation and digital fabrication. Talks, workshops, the Maker Train, and even a visit to the Prusa factory—this is where global ideas get built.

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KUKA robotic arm inside CORA structure, surrounded by timber vault geometry

CORA: Robotic Craftsmanship in Timber Vaults

CORA is a full-scale timber vault developed at IAAC, exploring robotic fabrication, material ecology and vernacular construction systems through architectural prototyping.

IAAC Alumni Dialogues

IAAC Alumni Dialogues: How a Master’s Journey Becomes a Life Path

What starts as a master’s project becomes a long-term shift in perspective. Five IAAC alumni reflect on learning, identity and future practice.

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Final Transitions Lab: training changemakers for textile’s & fashion’s circular and digital transition

Transitions is an Erasmus+ project aiming at nurturing the textile and fashion transition to an Industry 4.0 system and a circular economy by developing new learning methods, tools, and practices to help students, young designers, and professionals face real challenges.

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Construmat 2025 Date: 20 May, 2025 Time: 9:30h (CEST) Location: Fira Barcelona Register

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4 July, 2025 FAB25 Czechia – Fab Lab Conference Brno & Prague