Dr. Francesca Mavaracchio

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Biography

Francesca Mavaracchio is an Italian architect and co-founder of 4051, a multidisciplinary practice operating in Italy and Switzerland. Her research explores contemporary forms of visual representation and the potential physical manifestations of architecture. In 2023, she was a fellow in the MacDowell residency program in Peterborough, where she developed a series of works that translate relevant contemporary narratives into architectural elements. Francesca has previously worked as an architect with Herzog & de Meuron in Basel, contributing to various projects across Switzerland, Italy, France, South Korea, and China. She holds a Master of Science in Architecture, Urbanism, and Building Sciences from TU Delft, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Urbanism from Politecnico di Milano.

Research Interests

Architecture Urbanism Visual Representation

Courses

ARCH 322, Section 1 Architectural Design II (UG2) ARCH 552, Section 1 Architectural Design V (2G1/3G4) ARCH 255, Section 2 Imaging ARCH 255, Section 1 ARCH 506, Section 2 Investigation Stone ARCH 409, Section 2 ARCH 516, Section 1 Architectural Representation ARCH 432, Section 1 Architectural Design III

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science