3D-Printing Concrete – Studio Kristýna Uhrová

Topic: 3D-Printing Concrete: Sketch to real-scale prototype
Date: March 1 – 2, 2025
Time: 14:00 – 18:00 GMT
Format: Online on Zoom
Duration: 2 Sessions (8 Hours)
Registration Deadline: February 28th, 2025
Total Seats: 50 seats
Difficulty: Beginner-Intermediate
Language: English
Certificate: Yes
General Registration: 100 EUR
First 10 Seats: 85 EUR
Join free: with Full Access membership
Fee For Digital Members: 70 EUR (15% discount available only for Digital Members)
Organized By: PAACADEMY
Tutor: Kristýna Uhrová, Michal Macuda, Jiří Uran Vítek
Recordings: Recordings will be available for all participants afterward indefinitely.

Introduction to 3D-Printing Concrete:

3D printing has been a big trend in recent years. It has gradually moved from small desk printers to larger-scale buildings. Architecture itself has always been closely tied to the technologies of the time.

Today, we have a strong computing power for the digital design of complex and unique structures. At the same time, we already have the machines and technologies capable of producing these designs. 

One could say that we are at the beginning of a new apparatus for architecture itself! During this workshop, you will learn how to approach the 3D printing process from the actual design to the final print.

The Scope of 3D-Printing Concrete:

In this workshop, we chose to design one element of architecture – a part of the façade of a house. During the workshop, we will go through the whole process from the initial design to the actual materialization.

We’ll start with some theory, history, and context of architecture and 3D printing to understand the overall challenges. We’ll look at how to design specifically for this technology and how it differs from traditional design. We will be using Rhino 7 and Grasshopper for design. It is necessary to have at least basic knowledge and orientation of these tools.

We believe that in the near future, a new type of profession will be needed – 3DCP Architect – an architect specialized in 3D printing – because it is not just about the form itself, but it is important to understand this new technology, what its limitations are and what it brings, and how to design for it and how it differs from the traditional approach to design.

The result of the weekend will be a segment of the load-bearing facade with data ready for 3D printing.

As a bonus, 1-2 best student designs will be printed in concrete on a 3D printer on a real scale!

Program:

Day 1:

• Presentation of the team and portfolio of projects for 3D printing
• Introduction to theory and tools (tutor: Jiri Uran Vitek)
• First sketches and design (students will be divided into groups) (tutors: Kristyna, Michal)
• Q&A

Day 2:

• How to prepare the data for the robot
• Slicing the solid model into the paths (tutors: Kristyna, Michal)
• Q&A

Software & Plugins:

• Rhinoceros
• Grasshopper

Required Plugins will be specified before the workshop.

Workshop Notes:

• Please ensure you have all the software installed before the workshop starts. Software installation is NOT a part of the workshop.

Instructor:

Kristýna Uhrová

Kristýna Uhrová is an architect and designer creating physical solutions for digital design. With an interest in experimental and conceptual architecture, connecting architecture, design, spatial installations, and scenography. A graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at Brno University of Technology, where in 2019 she completed her studies and is currently an assistant consultant for Jiří Uran Vítek at the Institute of Experimental Architecture.

She is involved in academic projects, publishes and contributes to the contemporary architectural community, and leads workshops on computational design and architecture. In 2019, she also joined the studio Subdigital, a team of architects, designers, and programmers focused on innovation, generative and parametric architecture and design, research, software development, and the creation of interactive art installations. At studio Subdigital originated The project Monoceros, a plug-in for Grasshopper developed by Ján Toth and Ján Pernecký and the rest of the contributors of Subdigital team.

The work of Kristýna Uhrová is now focused on its ongoing growth and its application in architectural and design practice. The project Monoceros adapts the mathematical method/algorithm, Wave Function Collapse (WFC). It fills an entire space segment with repeating prefab elements while ensuring they connect properly and are organized according to given rules. Unlike other aggregation methods, it inherently creates interwoven rhizomatic structures. She is inspired by discrete aggregation methods and the ability to precisely control complex patterns of spaces. Together with her colleagues in Subdigital, she strives to apply Project Monoceros to bring novel designing and fabrication methods to the 21st-century creative and architectural industry.

Michal Macuda

Michal Mačuda is an architect and designer. His work consists of interior design, housing, and public buildings. He is interested in architecture theory, history, and philosophy. In 3DCP architecture, he is focused on printing strategies and the design of infill structures for large-scale objects.

He is a graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at Brno University of Technology. Now, he works in the company ICE Industrial Services, which focuses on automatization and 3D printing of concrete.

Jiří Uran Vítek

Jiří Uran Vítek (MArch Ing.arch.Ing PhD) is an architect and researcher focusing on digital architecture, exploring the conceptual and ontological aspects of the field. He studied civil engineering and architecture at Brno University of Technology and later advanced his expertise at Die Angewandte in Vienna under Zaha Hadid’s & Hani Rashid studio.

Since 2017, he has taught at the Faculty of Architecture in Brno, leading a studio at the Institute of Experiment / Research Cluster URAN. His work spans academic and creative practice, where he investigates the interplay between rationality and intuition and innovative structural concepts. Currently, he serves as the Creative Director at Chybik Kristof Architects.

Important Notes:

• The “3D-Printing Concrete: Sketch to real-scale prototype” Studio workshop by PAACADEMY will start at 14:00 (GMT) on Saturday, March 1st, 2025.
• Total sessions: 2 Sessions
• The teaching duration per session will be 4 hours.
• Students will have time for a break between teaching hours.
• Each session and the entire studio will be recorded, and videos will be available for participants just a day after the class for unlimited time.
• PAACADEMY will provide a certificate of attendance.
• The studio has limited seats. Tickets are non-transferable & non-refundable. Please read carefully before you register.

Topic: 3D-Printing Concrete: Sketch to real-scale prototype
Date: March 1 – 2, 2025
Time: 14:00 – 18:00 GMT
Format: Online on Zoom
Duration: 2 Sessions (8 Hours)
Registration Deadline: February 28th, 2025
Total Seats: 50 seats
Difficulty: Beginner-Intermediate
Language: English
Certificate: Yes
General Registration: 100 EUR
First 10 Seats: 85 EUR
Join free: with Full Access membership
Fee For Digital Members: 70 EUR (15% discount available only for Digital Members)
Organized By: PAACADEMY
Tutor: Kristýna Uhrová,Michal Macuda,Jiří Uran Vítek
Recordings: Recordings will be available for all participants afterward indefinitely.