International Doctorate School
Geometrical aspect of architecture & structural mechanics

Meeting about Mathematics of shape generation in the framework of Architecture and Structural Design

Granada, May 20-23 2025

About

The aim of the event is to bring together researchers from a wide variety of backgrounds who are concerned with the mathematics of shape generation in the framework of architecture and structural design. These two fields have indeed undergone major developments thanks to discrete differential geometry and integrable system. At the heart of the subject is the discretisation of shapes, their resulting constructional and mechanical properties as well as the methods for deforming these shapes conserving these properties. Topics of particular interest are: the discretization of surfaces by quad planes with remarkable features, their kinematic or mechanical rigidity, shape duality in all its forms, to name of few.

List of speakers

Romane Boutillier* (ENSA Malaquais)
Yoshiki Jikumaru* (Toyo University)
Kenji Kajiwara* (Kyushu University)
Martin Kilian* (Vienna University of Technology)
Marina Konstantatou* (Foster + Partners and Churchil College Cabridge)
Arthur Lebée* (ENPC)
Romain Mesnil* (ENPC)
Masaaki Miki* (University of Tokyo)

Christian Müller* (Vienna University of Technology)
Hussein Nassar* (University of Missouri)
Mark Pauly* (EPFL)
Wolfgang Schief* (New South Wales University)
Gudrun Szewieczek* (Munich University of Technology)
Tomohiro Tachi* (University of Tokyo)
Amir Vaxman* (Edinburgh University)
Johannes Wallner* (Graz University of Technology)
Christopher J.K. Williams* (University of Chalmers)

* to be confirmed

Mini-courses

Allan McRobie (Cambridge University)
"Advances in Graphic Statics".

Helmut Pottmann (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)
"Advances in Architectural Geometry".

Plenary talks

Plenary talks will be delivered by distinguished expert leaders in the field and serve as a focal point for the event. Plenary talks aim to provide attendees with valuable insights, provoke thought, and set the tone for the school by covering important topics, sharing groundbreaking research, or offering a unique perspective on the subject matter.

Mini-courses

Mini-courses offer focused, in-depth training in specific subjects. They are perfect for students looking to acquire specialized skills, gain expertise in a niche, or explore a specific aspect of a broader field. Our programs provide a structured curriculum, allowing participants to dive deep into the subject with guidance from internationally recognized experts.

Working spaces

Some spaces have been reserved to promote discussion and collaborations between participants and/or local researchers. These will foster learning, creativity, and camaraderie among participants.