The Master of Science in Architecture, Computational Technologies course at New York Institute of Technology challenges students to create multidisciplinary designs using state-of-the-art technologies.

School: School of Architecture and Design, New York Institute of Technology
Course: Master of Science in Architecture, Computational Technologies (MSACT)
Location: New York, USA
Course dates: January 2025 to December 2025 (spring intake), September 2025 to May 2026 (fall intake)
Application deadline: 15 November 2024 (priority admission deadline for Spring 2025 intake), 15 January 2025 (priority admission deadline for Fall 2025 intake)

The Master of Science in Architecture and Computational Technologies (MS ACT) at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) is at the forefront of architectural innovation, pushing the boundaries of design, digital fabrication, robotics and artificial intelligence.

Initiated by Dean Maria Perbellini, the programme fosters a deep exploration of the theoretical, discursive and practical implications of emerging technologies in architecture. Students are immersed in cutting-edge research and practice, from materialisation and building techniques to advanced digital fabrication methods, preparing them to lead in an evolving design landscape.

New York Institute of Technology's MS ACT programme boasts one of the most advanced robotics and fabrication laboratories in New York, providing students with unparalleled access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. With its campus centrally located at Columbus Circle and additional fabrication spaces on Long Island, the programme offers a unique blend of urban and suburban learning environments, allowing for extensive hands-on experience in both digital and physical design processes.

Led by renowned designer, theorist and AI expert Matias del Campo, the faculty is composed of some of the world’s leading minds in contemporary design, including Tom Verebes, Sandra Manninger, Alessandro Melis, Lyla Wu and Pablo Lorenzo Eiroa. Their expertise spans the spectrum of computational design, ensuring that students engage with both the most current technological advancements and the critical thinking necessary to apply these tools effectively. Ethical, ecological and economic considerations combined with emerging aesthetics form the backbone of the programme.

As a premier programme in New York, the MS ACT at New York Institute of Technology sets the standard for advanced digital design and making, empowering the next generation of architects to shape the future of the built environment through innovative technologies and visionary thinking.

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Top image: Student Beken Amde, Professor Pablo Lorenzo-Eiroa

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