MAYAROUFAIL.
Architecture · Urban Design · Milano
Maya Roufail.
04, Writing

Ideas &
Publications.

Writing on practice, craft, and cities — alongside books and published research. Architecture as a way of thinking about the world.

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De Lijnbaan: A Symbol of Urban Renewal and Social Progress
ArticleJanuary 20227 min read

De Lijnbaan: A Symbol of Urban Renewal and Social Progress

Rotterdam's post-war pedestrian street was more than a shopping district — it was a political act, a social experiment, and a blueprint for the modern city.

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2022
The Urban Spectacle
Case StudyJune 2023

The Urban Spectacle

A fully computational pavilion design for Abu Dhabi — where site location, surface form, and structural system are each derived from algorithmic analysis rather than intuition.

The Shed — A Parametric Study
Case StudyAugust 2019

The Shed — A Parametric Study

A parametric dissection of Diller Scofidio + Renfro's movable performing arts centre in Hudson Yards — from the sliding Vierendeel truss shell to the inflatable ETFE pillow facade.

ArticleNovember 2024

Porosity as Urban Strategy

Cities that breathe,how the concept of architectural porosity shapes contemporary urban design practice, and why the most vital spaces are those that resist definition.

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