Ana Anton

Title:

Designing for Additive Construction

Abstract:

This presentation explores architectural design in the context of 3D concrete printing by looking at realised projects spanning research and practice. Rather than focusing solely on technical feasibility, this lecture aims to identify the key architectural questions that arise when designing specifically for additive construction. Through design research such as Concrete Choreography, iterative prototyping within interdisciplinary research conducted at ETH Zurich, and architectural upscaling in projects including Tor Alva and Talenticum, the work investigates structural integration, material expression, and the collaboration between digital fabrication and traditional building trades.

The presentation highlights strategies for integrating structure, construction logic, and architectural expression into a single coherent system. It discusses how the convergence of architecture, engineering, digital fabrication, and craft can lead to a more integrated and resource-efficient architecture. Ultimately, the work positions 3D concrete printing as a catalyst for rethinking architectural design in response to contemporary societal challenges.

Bio：

Ana Anton is an architect, designer, and artist specializing in additive manufacturing for bespoke structures. She applies design-to-fabrication strategies for 3D concrete printing within architectural projects – Tor Alva – and artistic installations – Concrete Choreography. Her work has been internationally published and exhibited in venues such as the Design Museum in Zurich, the World Economic Forum in Davos, FormNext in Frankfurt, and Material Experience in Rotterdam. In 2025, she co-founded Anton Reiter in Luxembourg, offering R&D and consulting for design, building materials, and manufacturing. She has a Doctorate from ETH Zurich and a Master of Science (cum laude) from TU Delft.