This course stood out for its innovative methodology, which from the start broke away from the traditional approach to the subject. Instead of directly addressing the project, we began by generating images of both exterior and interior spaces using artificial intelligence tools. With these initial digital representations, we created a three-dimensional model, also with AI. This entire process took place in the context of one of the most densely populated human settlements in the world, with 84 million inhabitants.

One of the key scenarios for our intervention was Macau, a region with a rich blend of Portuguese and Chinese influences, which represents an exemplary case of urban expansion and architectural adaptation under demographic pressure. Macau presents a unique coexistence between architectural heritage and new public housing developments, creating a hybrid urban landscape where the historical and the contemporary overlap.

In our research, we focused on the processes of housing expansion in Macau, where informal modifications to façades are evident. These self-built interventions are a direct response by the residents to maximize the use of space in a high-density environment. These unauthorized structures reveal an ongoing negotiation between private and public domains, where users adapt their homes to meet spatial needs. This phenomenon clearly reflects how informal architecture generates a living and personalized architecture that responds to the dynamics of a constantly transforming city.

During the site analysis phase, we identified a set of condominiums that could be located anywhere in the world, distinguished by not being subject to the same regulations as the rest of Macau. Our primary objective was to transfer the essence of Macau to these buildings.

To achieve this, we designed an intervention by inserting a structural shell into the two buildings. This structure not only acts as reinforcement to support the "boxes" that expanded the interior space, but also functions as an infrastructural support for the systems of installations.

Additionally, we projected structural towers in the central courtyard, articulating a series of platforms that operate as an elevated plaza. This raised public space becomes a social node for residents, functioning as an extension of the community space. Within the buildings, we created a new urban fabric, a transformed public space where architectural solutions blend in a self-managed way, generating a flexible and adaptable urban environment in line with the vibrant and diverse urban life of Macau.