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10.07.2025 |
COMPAS XR Day
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Robotic Fabrication Lab, ETH Zurich. Lecturer: Gramazio Kohler Research, Design++, XAIA Lab at Princeton University, Prof. Dr. Daniela Mitterberger. |
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Lecture - Symposium |
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22.05.2025 |
Digital Materiality in Architecture
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Towards Integrative Design: Bio-Inspired and Digitally Fabricated. Institut für Experimentelle Architektur, Universität Innsbruck. Universität Innsbruck, Fakultät für Architektur, TECH Campus. Lecturer: Fabio Gramazio. |
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Exhibition |
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10.05.2025-23.11.2025 |
We are happy to share that we have been invited to the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, curated by Carlo Ratti / CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati
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Exhibition |
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10.05.2025-23.11.2025 |
A Robot's Dream
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Installation, Arsenale / Corderie. Artificial Section. Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. Lecturer: Gramazio Kohler Research, ETH Zurich & MESH AG. |
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Lecture |
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30.04.2025 |
Between Research and Practice
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HIB E Open Space 2, ETH Zurich, Campus Hönggerberg. Lecturer: Koki Akiyoshi (CEO, Vuild). |
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15.04.2025 |
Digital Architecture’s Skeletons
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HIB E Open Space 2, ETH Zurich, Campus Hönggerberg. Lecturer: Theodora Vardouli, Associate Professor at McGill University, Montreal. |
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Lecture |
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03.04.2025 |
Everything but Immersion: On Sound and Other Media
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Design++ Seminar Series. Lecturer: Carlotta Darò. |
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Miscellaneous |
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20.02.2025 |
COMPAS Dev Exchange
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ETH Hönggerberg, HIB Building, Institute for Technology in Architecture. |
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At this meetup, we’ll showcase some updates to the COMPAS framework, including Full Python 3.x support in Rhino 8 & Streamlined installation via the Rhino Package Manager
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Award |
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11.12.2024 |
Impact Print wins STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland Prize
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Award |
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01.12.2024 |
#caschlatsch wins the 2024 Norman Blank Prize
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Software |
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26.11.2024 |
COMPAS cadwork
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Make use of COMPAS’ extensive geometry kernel, data structures, and algorithms to create, manipulate, and analyze your 3d models in cadwork. Gain access to the COMPAS ecosystem which includes a wide range of tools and libraries engineered for the AEC industry.
Github repository
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Symposium |
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23.11.2024 |
Material Acts: A Symposium
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Craft Contemporary. Los Angeles, USA. Lecturer: Matthias Kohler. |
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Material Acts: A Symposium brings together artists, designers, and architects experimenting with material processes and systems. Understanding materials as process-based events with human actors, rather than artifacts found in stasis, this symposium on new materials explores the rich milieu of ideas that accompany their making, including practices in bioregional design, waste economies, and living systems, alongside perspectives of care, constraint, and regeneration.
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Publication |
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22.11.2024 |
Material Acts: Book Launch
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An evening celebrating the the publication Material Acts: Experimentation in Architecture and Design, conceived as a companion piece to the exhibition on view at Craft Contemporary. Craft Contemporary. Los Angeles, USA. Lecturer: Kate Yeh Chiu and Jia Yi Gu,Charlotte Malterre-Barthes, Anupama Kundoo, Matthias Kohler, Ben Loescher, Katie MacDonald, Meredith Miller. |
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Lecture |
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20.11.2024 |
Digital Materiality in Architecture
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The Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc). W.M. Keck Lecture Hall. Lecturer: Matthias Kohler. |
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Teaching |
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28.10.2024 |
Final Presentations GKR Seminar Weeks with Vernissage and Apéro “Sand Deposition” and “Dirty Computer – EXHIBITING DIGITAL MATERIALITY”
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HIB Open Space 2 / HIL GTA Exhibitions Foyer. Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Nina Zschocke, Prof. Isabel Seiffert, Prof. Armin Linke, Prof. Fabio Gramazio, Prof. Matthias KohlerJesus Medina, Prof. Dr. Volker Pantenburg. |
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Lecture |
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28.10.2024 |
Generative AI and the (Unexpected) Return of Imitation and Styles
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Gramazio Kohler Research. ETH Zurich. Lecturer: Prof. Mario Carpo, Carlotta Daro. |
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Lecture |
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10.10.2024 |
Digital Materiality in Architecture
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Keynote Lecture, EKA Arh Conference, Tallin Architecture Biennale . Tallinn, Estonia. Lecturer: Fabio Gramazio. |
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Exhibition |
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28.09.2024-05.01.2025 |
Material Acts: Experimentation in Architecture and Design
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Craft Contemporary. Los Angeles. |
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Material Acts: Experimentation in Architecture and Design examines the role of nature as a starting point for material experimentation in the domains of architecture, craft, and science.
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Lecture - Symposium |
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13.07.2024 |
Disruptions in Architecture
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HASEKO KUMA HALL at the University of Tokyo. Lecturer: Matthias Kohler. |
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“Disruptions in Architecture" is a symposium that discusses the disruptive changes in architecture that are being brought about by technologies that have been rapidly developing and spreading in recent years.
Focusing on generative AI, gaming, and robotics, the symposium will explore trends in each technology in Japan and around the world through lectures and panel discussions.
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Lecture |
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12.07.2024 |
Architectural Entanglements between Humans and Machines
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Discussions on the future roles of humans and machines in architectural design and production. Kyoto Institute of Technology. Lecturer: Matthias Kohler. |
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Publication |
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27.06.2024 |
COMPAS XR Launch
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Design++, Gramazio Kohler Research at ETH Zurich, Department of Architecture, Princeton University.. HIB E Open Space 2, ETH Zurich, Campus Hönggerberg. |
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COMPAS XR is an open-source tool dedicated to exploring the innovative intersections of eXtended Reality (XR) technologies within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sectors. Developed within the Compas framework, COMPAS XR aims to transform the construction industry by providing a streamlined approach to integrating immersive technologies, such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), into AEC workflows. This integration enables enhanced visualization, human-machine collaboration, and decision-making processes, ultimately leading to increased efficiency, reduced errors, and improved project outcomes. Please RSVP by clicking on the image on the left.
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Symposium |
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21.05.2024-25.05.2024 |
RobArch 2024 Conference
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Toronto, Canada. |
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We will be attending with the following papers:
- "Lost and Bound: Adaptive Detailing with Robotic Additive Joining for Reclaimed Steel." Authors: Inés Ariza, Romana Rust, Vlad Silvestru, Andreas Taras, Fabio Gramazio, Matthias Kohler, Catherine de Wolf.
- "Planning Non-repetitive Robotic Assembly Processes with Task and Motion Planning." Authors: Yijiang Huang, Pok Yin Victor Leung, Caelan Garrett, Fabio Gramazio, Matthias Kohler.
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Lecture |
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05.04.2024 |
Design Systems and Construction Strategies for Impact Printed Structures
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FABRICATE 2024. Royal Danish Academy. Lecturer: Kunaljit Chadha, Lauren Vasey. |
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Impact printing is a novel robotic building method for constructing full-scale, #freeform structures with a custom earth-based material and is currently being developed at ETH Zürich. The project is a collaboration between Gramazio Kohler Research, ETH Zurich - Chair of Sustainable Construction and the Robotic Systems Lab.
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Lecture |
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04.04.2024 |
Digital Materiality
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National Conference on Wooden Architecture. Norway / Online. Lecturer: Fabio Gramazio. |
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Jobs |
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30.03.2024 |
Robotics Engineer for Construction Mobile Robot at Gramazio Kohler Research. 60%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term
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We are looking for a talented Robotics Engineer to join the LAYERED team at ETH Zurich and help revolutionize automated construction. Click on the image for more details & apply. |
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Workshop |
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24.03.2024 |
Generative #AI for Forward and Inverse Design in Architecture and Engineering
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AMLD - Applied Machine Learning Days. SwissTech Convention Center. Lausanne, Switzerland. Lecturer: Aleksandra Anna Apolinarska (Gramazio Kohler Research), Luis Salamanca (Swiss Data Science Center), Dr. Michael Kraus (Chair of Structural Engineering - Concrete Structures and Bridge Design / Design++) . |
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Lecture |
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21.03.2024 |
Mono-Material Wood Wall
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ICD Research Talk(s) – Timber Architecture. Please pre-register by clicking on the image. Lecturer: Oliver Bucklin, Luis Orozco. |
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Oliver’s research seeks to use solid timber to achieve all main structural and building physics requirements without adhesives, metal fasteners or other artificial material layers. A core focus of the project was a standard timber element, which features deep slits sawn in the profile to improve the thermal insulation performance of the envelope. The parameters of the timber profile are investigated to allow further improvements to energy performance.
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Jobs |
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20.03.2024 |
Coordinator and tutor of the MAS ETH Architecture and Digital Fabrication
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Exhibition |
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27.02.2024-30.06.2024 |
MR. ROBOTO
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The Museum of Craft and Design, San Francisco. |
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Robots are our partners in the future. This exhibition showcases a collection of design activities and experiments by students at San José State University, as they test the creative possibilities of collaborating with a robot. Together with faculty and guest design collaborators Jonathon Anderson, Madeline Gannon, Andrew Kudless, and Gramazio Kohler Research, experiments shown in the exhibition engage the robot across multiple disciplines and media: calligraphy, photography, 3D-light painting, 3D-printing, and stop-motion animation.
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Software |
COMPAS FAB: Robotic fabrication package for the COMPAS Framework
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Robotic fabrication package for the COMPAS Framework facilitating the planning and execution of robotic fabrication processes. It provides interfaces to existing software libraries and tools available in the field of robotics (e.g. OMPL, ROS) and makes them accessible from within the parametric design environment. The package builds upon COMPAS, an open-source Python-based framework for collaboration and research in architecture, engineering and digital fabrication.
Github repository
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Projects: compas_fab |
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Media |
E-Book: The Robotic Touch – How Robots Change Architecture
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When "The Robotic Touch" was first published in 2014 by Park Books, it marked a pioneering exploration into the realm of digital architecture.
Whether you're an architect, a technology enthusiast, or simply intrigued by our endeavors, the book serves as a gateway to comprehending the profound impact robotics has on shaping our built environment. Originally released as a hardcover book and now out of print, we have made a freely accessible E-book version. Our aim is to make the wealth of knowledge within "The Robotic Touch" available to everyone. Download the E-book here.
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Completion |
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22.11.2023 |
Circularity Park opens at Eberhard AG, Oberglatt
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Lecture - Symposium |
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22.09.2023 |
Blurring Humans
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Cyber Physical Symposium — Encounters Between Art and Science. EPFL Pavilions. Lausanne. Lecturer: Matthias Kohler. |
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Lecture |
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22.09.2023 |
Digital Materiality in Architecture
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41st International eCAADe Conference - Digital Design Reconsidered. Graz University of Technology. Austria. Lecturer: Fabio Gramazio. |
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Miscellaneous |
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12.09.2023 |
Prof. Matthias Kohler is Dean of the Department of Architecture at ETH Zurich
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As of August 1st, 2023 Prof. Matthias Kohler is Dean of the Department of Architecture and part of its new Executive Board. The Executive Board directs the Department in strategic and operational matters. The term of office covers two academic years (1.8.2023–31.7.2025).
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Exhibition |
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01.06.2023 |
Event at the Future Now Pavilion, Fauusp São Paulo (RSVP needed)
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Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Lago 876, Butantã, São Paulo. Lecturer: Consul General of Switzerland in São Paulo, Insight Architecture, Faculty of Architecture FAUUSP, Swissnex, and ITA Engenharia. |
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Exhibition - Award |
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16.05.2023 |
Impact Printing wins 3D Pioneers Challenge in the category Architecture
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Impact Printing is the winner of this year’s 3D Pioneers Challenge in the category Architecture, and it has also received a Special Mention by Autodesk Technology Centers!
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Lecture |
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17.04.2023 |
Digital Materiality
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Kyoto Design Lab Lecture Series. Kyoto, Japan / Online. Lecturer: Prof. Matthias Kohler, Dr. Daniela Mitterberger. |
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Lecture |
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12.04.2023 |
Architectural Design Bridging the Digital and the Physical
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Obayashi Corp. Tokyo, Japan. Lecturer: Prof. Matthias Kohler. |
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Lecture |
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11.04.2023 |
Computational Design for Sustainable Architecture
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University of Creativity, Tokyo, Japan. Lecturer: Prof. Matthias Kohler. |
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Lecture |
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10.04.2023 |
Architectural Design Bridging the Digital and the Physical
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Shimizu Corp. Tokyo, Japan. Lecturer: Prof. Matthias Kohler. |
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Lecture |
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16.03.2023 |
Simultaneous Screening of the film “Matter Out of Place” in Zurich and Mendrisio
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ETH Zurich / DARCH, Università della Svizzera Italiana. Campus Hönggerberg, Open Space 2. Lecturer: Matthias Kohler, Sascha Roesler, Kevin B. Lee. |
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Exhibition |
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17.02.2023 |
Future of Motion at Autostadt Wolfsburg
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Gramazio Kohler Research and the Computer Vision and Learning Group, ETH Zurich present Flight Assembled Architecture Revisited.
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Lecture |
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16.02.2023 |
Roboter-Architektur und ihre Materialien
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Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein. Schaudepot. Lecturer: Mareike Gast und Matthias Kohler. |
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Teaching |
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13.02.2023 |
Immersive Studio, Design Studio by Gramazio Kohler Research at ETH Zurich
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Lecture |
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01.02.2023 |
Tecnoglass Lecture Series 2022-2023
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University of Miami, School of Architecture. Glasgow Hall + Zoom. Lecturer: Matthias Kohler, Fabio Gramazio. |
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Jobs |
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05.01.2023 |
Post Doctoral Researcher – Gramazio Kohler Research / NCCR Digital Fabrication
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We are looking for a postdoctoral candidate who will implement a computational design environment that is geared towards coupling advanced computational design techniques with bespoke digital prefabrication processes. See the full job posting on the following link.
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Teaching |
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22.10.2022 |
Immersive Studio, the new Design Studio at ETH Zurich by Gramazio Kohler Research
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Lecture - Publication |
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12.10.2022 |
City, Climate, and Architecture
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ETH Zurich, ITA, Open Space 2. Lecturer: Tom Avermaete, Fabio Gramazio, Milica Topalovi?, Martina Voser, Sascha Roesler. |
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Lecture |
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27.09.2022 |
Extended Reality Collaboration: Virtual and Mixed Reality System for Collaborative Design and Holographic-Assisted On-site Fabrication
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Design Modelling Symposium . Berlin. Lecturer: Daniela Mitterberger, Evgenia Angelaki, Foteini Salveridou. |
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Lecture |
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26.09.2022 |
Augmented Intelligence for Architectural Design with Conditional Autoencoders: Semiramis Case study
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Design Modelling Symposium . Berlin. Lecturer: Aleksandra Anna Apolinarska, Luis Salamanca. |
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Completion - Opening - Exhibition |
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23.09.2022 |
Hello, Robot. Design between Human and Machine.
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Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein. |
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Lecture - Opening - Exhibition |
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20.09.2022 |
Vernissage und Round Table: Gotthard Landschaft - eine digitale Reise durch das alpine Massiv
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ETH Zürich, Zentrum Hauptgebäude (HG) Innenhof Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich. Lecturer: Prof. Christophe Girot, Prof. Dr. Anette Freytag, Bruno Giussani, Prof. Dr. Adrienne Grêt-Regamey, Prof. Matthias Kohler, Dr. Thomas Robinson, Dr. Nadin Schütz. |
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Exhibition |
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14.09.2022 |
Next NCCR DFAB Phase III has begun - Watch the new video!
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Lecture |
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12.09.2022-13.09.2022 |
Flight Assembled Architecture Revisited - Post-human Cityscapes
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Future of Mobilities Conference. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Auditorium. Lecturer: Matthias Kohler. |
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Jobs |
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08.09.2022 |
3 Doctoral Fellowships in Architecture and Technology
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Lecture |
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06.09.2022 |
Digital Materiality
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Swiss Vitality Talk 1. Swiss Embassy Japan. Online. Lecturer: Fabio Gramazio. |
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Completion - Opening |
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06.07.2022 |
Semiramis officially inaugurated in Zug.
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Semiramis has been presented to the public at a vernissage at the Tech Cluster Zug. Around 80 guests from business, politics, architecture, and art attended the event.
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Lecture |
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11.06.2022 |
AI+Art Conversation
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ETH Zurich AI Center . Lecturer: Fabio Gramazio, Christian Waldvogel, Adrian Notz. |
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Opening - Exhibition |
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10.06.2022-28.08.2022 |
Open House - Experiment the Habitat
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Geneva. |
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Exhibition |
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09.06.2022-30.10.2022 |
TOUCH WOOD
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ZAZ Bellerive, Zentrum Architektur Zürich. |
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Symposium |
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09.05.2022 |
International Symposium DIGITAL MATTERS - DIGITAL MATERIALITY
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Institute for the History and Theory of Architecture (GTA) and The Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA), ETH Zurich. ETH Zurich. Lecturer: Ralf Baecker, Benjamin Dillenburger, Madeline Gannon, Fabio Gramazio, Mireille Hildebrandt, Inge Hinterwaldner, Karin Sander, Georg Vrachliotis, Nina Zschocke. |
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Publication |
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11.03.2022 |
Book Launch: Robotic Landscapes - Designing the Unfinished
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Never Stop Reading, Spiegelgasse 18, 8001 Zurich. Lecturer: Christophe Girot, Fabio Gramazio, Francesca Hughes, Marco Hutter, Matthias Kohler . |
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Guest expert |
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11.03.2022 |
Final Crits Guest
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Master in Advanced Architecture 01. MAA01. Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia – IAAC, Barcelona, Spain. Lecturer: Jesus Medina Ibanez . |
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Lecture - Teaching |
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18.02.2022 |
Introduction To Robotic Fabrication - Explorating Possible Applications of Robotic Fabrication for Architects
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Master in Advanced Architecture 01. MAA01. Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia – IAAC, Barcelona, Spain. Lecturer: Jesus Medina Ibanez . |
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Lecture |
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04.02.2022 |
Digital Materiality
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Build Porto. Online/Porto. Lecturer: Fabio Gramazio. |
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Lecture |
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03.02.2022 |
Digital Materiality
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Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture Department of Architecture. Online. Lecturer: Fabio Gramazio. |
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Media |
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08.12.2021 |
Semiramis on Swiss Television, SRF Schweiz Aktuell "Roboter bauen neue hängende Gärten"
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Interview with Matthias Kohler and Sarah Schneider. |
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Lecture |
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10.09.2021 |
Revisiting Earthen Architecture
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Swissnex Brazil, Insight Architecture. Online. Lecturer: Fabio Gramazio, Roger Boltshauser, Pedro Rivera. |
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Lecture |
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25.08.2021 |
DFAB House receives special mention at BETON21
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Betonsuisse. |
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The project is a promise for the future. It shows the direction in which construction and the use of concrete could go if the possibilities of digital fabrication are increasingly exploited. The award is thus made in appreciation of the innovative use of concrete and novel concrete techniques on a 1:1 scale.
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Exhibition |
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19.03.2015-16.05.2014 |
Iridescence Print
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L’usage des formes – Artisans d’art et artistes. Palais de Tokyo. |
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