MAYAROUFAIL.
Architecture · Urban Design · Milano
Maya Roufail.
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Ideas &
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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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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.

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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.

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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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