MArch originates as a cultural meeting point for professional architects and designers, students and companies with a same set of values; with the aim of bringing together and sharing all different experiences that arise during creative processes. A nexus between the academical, professional and enterprise worlds, which is vital nowadays.
The process of learning develops by following practical activities that allow to systematize and apply technical knowledge to the development of different phases of professional activity. We delve into the communication of architecture and design, in the research process for the creation of projects, in the different phases of construction, in the exploration of means for digital innovation, in interior design and product design.
The teaching team consists of architects, designers and a network of practitioners, all with a same set of values in the search of excellence in design. Renowned architects, designers and studios share their knowledge with students. Some of them are Aires Mateus, Barozzi Veiga, Estúdio Souto de Moura, Emilio Tuñón, RCR Arquitectes, Estúdio Álvaro Siza, Juan Domingo Santos, Correia Ragazzi, Mario Ruiz, Dvein.
STUDY PROGRAM
MODULE 01_COMMUNICATION
Communicating with Digital Media
Community management & Personal Branding
Introduction to Architecture
Introduction to Architectural Photography
Photography Workshop
Art Direction in a Photo Shoot
Architectural Photography and Product Workshop
Post-production of Architectural Photography
Implemented with Photoshop
Architectural Photography. Light in Architecture
Workshop
Ways of seeing the ordinary. Tradition and innovation
MODULE 02_INVESTIGATION
Research. Making to Think
Model workshop
Trip to Porto
The Architectural Project
Workshop with Solid Surface material
Formalization of the idea of the project
Practical development of architectural design
Realistic visualization of inner and outer scenes
3D model production and rendering
MODULE 03_BUILDING
Methodology of the architectural project
Project Workshop. Base and Working Project
Budget and management
Implemented with specialized software
Designing singular structures
Implemented with specialized software for structure analysis and design
Materialization of the architectural project
Comfort in the interior space
Design of facilities
The architectural detail
Architecture competitions
On-site visits
Management and end of construction
MODULE 04_DIGITAL INNOVATION
Image building and post-production
Model Workshop
Set construction and project insertion
Image production and post-production
Three-dimensional design of interior spaces
Construction with BIM systems
Video production
Workshop: Video for Architecture
Film and cut
MODULE 05_INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Interior design as a profession. Designing details
Design workshop
From interior design to contract projects
Introduction to interior design
Analysis of spaces and references
Industrial tools for interior design
Connection to the entrepreneurial sphere and on-site visits
MODULE 06_PRODUCT
Packaging design and corporate branding
Design and construction of furniture prototypes
Product design workshop
Designing exhibitions
Industrial tools for product design
Connecting with the entrepreneurial field and on- site visit
-Application form
-CV or portfolio (one single file max. 15mb) it can only be one project, it is about knowing how you work
-ID/Passport scanned
Registration is open until the beginning of each program or until all the vacancies are filled, whichever comes first. Although it is normal to run out of places first. These are awarded by order of enrollment after profile assessment through an interview.
Once we receive the documents, we will arrange an interview on Skype in order to be able to formalize your admission. After that, we will issue the admission confirmation, where you will find the instructions for completing registration.