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An outline of the MBIArch Architecture Master’s Program

BIArch — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:18:26 +0000

Looking forward to our first deadline for applications to the MBIArch Post-Professional Master’s Degree Program this coming Friday, March 19th, we’ve posted an outline of the program contents on the BIArch webpage. We’ve managed to distill a huge amount of work and effort dedicated to drawing up the program and curriculum into a single DIN A4 page (which you can download here). We’re also offering potential students a first glimpse into the program’s five areas of interdisciplinary study: Architectural Design, Territorial & Urban Studies, Digital Media; Theory, History & Criticism; and Energy & Building Technologies. We’ve updated the information regarding other program highlights as well, including the Design and Critical Seminars, the Productive Land Program and the Optional Advanced Research phase. Please feel free to browse the contents of the program, and if you’re considering applying to the BIArch, make sure you go over our application requirements.

Media: BIArch on Vimeo

BIArch — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:20:51 +0000

BIArch is on Vimeo. We are happy to announce that we now have a Vimeo channel (in addition to our BIArch Media Channel on Youtube and the Media section on our webpage). We will be posting full-length videos of our Open Lectures and other events that you can easily comment and share.

The BIArch Open Lectures part of the Institute’s public program, which complements the MBIArch Master’s degree program. Stay tuned for more information on our Spring 2010 agenda.

In the meantime, enjoy the videos:

BIArch Open Lectures: Smiljan Radic “Un Ruido Naranjo” from BIArch on Vimeo.

BIArch Open Lectures: Yoshiharu Tsukamoto, “Architectural Behaviorology” from BIArch on Vimeo.

Presenting the MBIArch, our Post-Professional Master’s Degree

BIArch — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:49:32 +0000

This year the Barcelona Institute of Architecture launches the first edition of its post-professional master’s degree: the MBIArch. We are very excited and working hard to follow up on the success of the Institute’s Fall 2009 public program, which was a fittingly stimulating preamble to the launch of the master’s program.

Looking forward to receiving our fist class in September 2010, and to the first admissions deadline on March 19th, we want to share some details about the program. The highlights of the MBIArch include:

1) Academic & Professional Vigor – a highly demanding curriculum that encompasses disciplinary and technical knowledge to direct a professional practice.

2) Outstanding International Faculty - including members of the Institute’s Advisory Council and Board of Directors comprised of leading Academics and practitioners from around the world.

3) Cutting-Edge Curriculum – 5 Areas of Interdisciplinary Studies: The MBIArch concentrates on five areas of research that define courses, seminars and design studios:

– Architectural Design
– Territorial & Urban Studies
– Energy & Building Technologies
– Architectural Theory & Contemporary Thought
– Digital & Media Studies

4) Worldwide Network – access to a prestigious network of architectural experts around the world.

5) Envirornment Conducive to Design – set in the city of Barcelona, internationally recognized for it’s level of design, creativity and artistic culture. Program facilities include one of Antonio Gaudí´s masterpiece buildings, “La Pedrera”.

Program requirements are the following:

– A Professional Degree in Architecture (or related studies), or current students due to receive their Architecture Degree in 2010.
– Overall academic excellence. Action-oriented individuals with a strong intellectual drive and potential to excel in the 5 areas of Interdisciplinary Curriculum in research and/or design.
– Proficiency in English.

More information regarding next steps to applying can be found on the BIArch website. You can also download the structure of the MBIArch masters program here.