What software is used in the META-Fluid Studio 3.0?

The studio uses Autodesk Maya as the primary 3D modeling environment for designing fluid architectural and urban forms, and Unreal Engine for real-time visualization and immersive experience of the virtual city. No additional software is required.

What does META-Fluid Studio 3.0 cover?

The studio covers fluid design principles for cyber-urban environments, 3D modeling of architectural typologies in Maya, collaborative multi-author urban design, and real-time visualization in Unreal Engine. Teams develop either meta-architectural elements such as event spaces, concert stages, and fashion walkways, or meta-urban components such as master planning, vertical buildings, and circulation systems. The studio concludes with a jury presentation where each group presents their work.

Is META-Fluid Studio 3.0 suitable for beginners in Maya?

The studio is described as applied and hands-on, with homework expected between sessions. Participants work in groups of three, which allows different skill levels to contribute to different aspects of the project. Some prior exposure to 3D modeling is beneficial, as the studio focuses on fluid design methodology and collaborative urban design rather than introducing Maya fundamentals from scratch.

What will I produce by the end of this metaverse architecture studio?

Each team of three produces a complete architectural or urban design contribution to a collectively designed virtual city, presented in a jury session. Combined across all teams, the final output is a free-standing fluid virtual urban field built in Maya and visualized in Unreal Engine, demonstrating multi-author design at urban scale.

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Architectural DesignFREE with Full AccessWorkshopApr 30, 2023Intermediate7 lessons12h 36mUrban Design Organic Architecture Real-Time Rendering

META-Fluid Studio 3.0

Name: META-Fluid Studio 3.0
Price: 400.00 EUR
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META-Fluid Studio 3.0 is a collaborative studio course on PAACADEMY that uses Autodesk Maya and Unreal Engine to design fluid cyber-urban environments within a collectively built virtual city. Thirty designers working in teams of three develop either meta-architectural typologies — event spaces, NFT exhibitions, concert stages, sports stadiums — or meta-urban elements such as master plans, vertical buildings, water and green ratios, and multi-layer circulation systems. The combined output is a free-standing fluid virtual urban field demonstrating multi-author urban design as a model for future virtual cities.

Learn from Mariana Cabugueira, Laura Massot

Instructors

Mariana Cabugueira4 courses

Laura Massot1 course

After the successful launch of the “META-Fluid Studio” and “META-Fluid Studio 2.0” workshops, which had fantastic student results, requests for the second iteration of this studio arose. The “META-Fluid Studio 3.0” takes another step to unlock the potential of Fluid Design with the Maya software to develop cyber-urban environments in virtual cities.

The Meta-Fluid Studio 3.0 explores the quality and power of Fluid Design to conceive cyber-urban environments in virtual cities. The goal is to create a free-standing virtual city designed by 30 different designers teamed up in 3s. Some teams will create meta-archi typologies for this studio, and some designers will join skills to create a ‘meta-urban’ base. Combined, they will create a free-standing, fluid virtual urban field and prove the Multi-Author Urban Design to be the directionality for the future of virtual cities.

During this studio, the designers will get acquainted with the 3d modeling software Autodesk Maya, the number one software for Fluid Architecture in the current real-life scenario – and Unreal Engine for the immersive experience of their designs.

For the Meta-Fluid Studio 3.0, virtual environments are as real as Physical environments. Together, they strengthen the fluid experience of space and push the boundaries of Fluid Design in Architecture.

Meta Archi-Typologies: Event Spaces; NFT exhibitions; Crypto Markets; Concert Stages; Sports Stadium; Lice Streamed Arenas / Fashion walkways/ Entertainment and nightlife.Meta-urban Typologies: Master planners; vertical and horizontal voided buildings; water and green ration; multi-layers of urban circulation.

Fluid Design Principles: Explore the concepts and methodologies behind Fluid Design to create dynamic and innovative cyber-urban environments.
3D Modeling in Maya: Gain hands-on experience with Autodesk Maya, focusing on its tools and capabilities for designing fluid architectural forms.
Collaboration in Teams: Work collaboratively in groups to develop a cohesive virtual city, enhancing skills in teamwork and project management.
Immersive Experiences with Unreal Engine: Learn how to integrate your designs into Unreal Engine for immersive visualization and interaction.
Multi-Author Urban Design: Understand the principles of multi-author collaboration in urban design, fostering a shared vision for future virtual cities.

Autodesk Maya

Unreal Engine

How the 3 days are spent, session by session.

Day 1 Program

Saturday · Apr 30, 2023

Week 1 : IntroductionBasic modeling in MayaArchi-typologies and urban techniques
Week 2 : Creation of teamsContinuation of Maya modeling Typologies and Urban fieldsBrief and meet the teams

Day 2 Program

Sunday

Week 3 : Maya modeling Typologies and Urban fieldsProjects review
Week 4 : Unreal basic interface with MayaProjects review

Day 4 Program

Week 7 :Final Presentation

What you should already know or have ready before you start, experience, tools, and any baseline skills the instructors expect. Scan the list below so nothing catches you off guard.

This is an applied workshop. We will learn through involvement, so expect homework! You will work in groups of 3 to distribute the tasks and produce a complete project. Each group will have 10 minutes to present their work on jury day.

7 Lessons12h 36m

Total sessions: 6 (teaching sessions) + 1 (final presentation)
No previous knowledge of any software is required. You will learn everything in the workshop.

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Mariana Cabugueira is the Architect Director, Award Winner, and Founder of [MC] Studios, an Architecture and Design Studio with a hybrid practice that spans both physical built Architecture and Real-Time Rendered Open World Design (metaverse). Mariana holds a Master's in Architecture and Urbanism from Lisbon's FAL School and the Politecnico di Milano, alongside a Master's in Architectural Design Research from the Architectural Association - DRL in London, cementing her as an Architectural Designer. As a Senior Architect at Zaha Hadid Architects for over 5 years, Mariana contributed to the design of iconic projects like the Navi Mumbai Airport and Tower C in Shenzhen. In 2022, she was the Leader and Art Director of the Architecture Department at Wilder World - an international web3 company - designing and urban planning the Metaverse City, Miami. Founded in 2022, Mariana Cabugueira Studios is driving evolution in architecture and digital design by positioning the architect as the main actor in designing and building multi-leveled social arenas in both physical and digital realms. [MC] Studios bridges the physical and digital in architectural practice, particularly within the rapidly emerging virtual reality space in the Cognitive Health Industry. Mariana is also an Academic teacher, Head Tutor, and Research Studio Director of the Design Research Studio ArchiMetaverse Pro and a Tutor at PAACADEMY, where she contributed to shaping the next generation of architectural and digital design talents.

Laura MassotVerified Account

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A Strong Foundation for AutoTroph Computational Thinking

This course was especially valuable for my AutoTroph research because it develops the kind of computational thinking needed to work with adaptive architectural systems. The progression from mathematical surfaces and data structures to recursive algorithms, meshes, and volumetric modeling shows how design can emerge from rules, relationships, and feedback. Rather than treating Grasshopper as a form-making tool, the workshop encourages participants to design the process itself, which closely aligns with my interest in architectures that can respond, transform, and evolve.

Walter Patrick SmithAdvanced Grasshopper 1.0

Excellent Course for Architectural Competitions

A very useful and well-structured course that clearly explains how to use AI throughout the architectural competition process, from understanding and rethinking the brief to concept development, visualization, presentation boards, and final submission. I learned practical methods that can improve creativity, workflow, storytelling, and the overall quality of competition projects.

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A great introduction to AI-driven architectural modelin

A very insightful workshop exploring how AI agents can interact with Rhino and Revit to create and modify geometry, work with BIM data, and automate repetitive tasks. It offered a practical perspective on how AI can become part of the architectural workflow beyond image generation and visualization.

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