MARS

MANUFACTURING & ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH STUDIO

MARS is a dynamic research group exploring innovative design through parametric tools, digital technologies, and sustainable processes. Thanks to our collective expertise, fueled by the collaboration of students and researches alongside esteemed professors, we transform underused urban spaces, create new forms of public interaction and foster a deeper connection between people, materials, and the city.

MISSION

Turn waste into design

We propose the creation of physical and digital spaces where creative design thinking meets accessible robotic technologies to upcycle underused materials. Through a collaborative codesign approach involving designers, technologists, and end-users, we enable the development of customizable and adaptable objects over time. Our initiative fosters innovation, sustainability, and strong community engagement, contributing to people-centered solutions for a more responsible future.

OUR PROJECTS

OPS_Open Source Playground

The OPS is the enchanting result of hubs creative output, with some hubs even co-located. Objects crafted in these hubs find homes in public spaces like courtyards, parks and school injecting vitality into these areas. 

DESIGN PRODUCTS

CARDBOARD ARMCHAIR

CARDBOARD XMAS TREE

BAPTISIMAL FONT

3D printed parametric baptisimal font

GIOVE ceramic interactive lamp

Network & our partners

During our research we started collaborations, exchanges and mutual support with social associations, citizens, productive entities, neighborhood workshop, public school. This network is the real engine of our endeavour: design for the people, witch the people.