Daniela
Larbalestier
Passionate about the intersection of innovation and sustainability, she explores how emerging technologies can drive environmentally responsible design and construction. In 2025, she graduated from the MAS in Architecture and Digital Fabrication at ETH Zürich, gaining experience in computational design, robotic processes, and large-scale 3D printing for architectural applications. Previously, she completed her BA (Hons) and MArch in Architecture in the UK, qualifying for ARB/RIBA Part I and Part II. She has since gained professional experience in Switzerland, working on residential projects ranging from renovations to new constructions of various scales while engaging in all design phases, from concept to execution.
Work Topic
As her MAS ETH DFAB thesis, she investigated the design and fabrication potential of reclaimed timber elements. Her research developed strategies for material categorization, design integration and digital processing workflows that support resource-aware construction. Her work with David Villegas was part of the Chair of Gramazio Kohler Research.
Role in the NCCR Digital Fabrication
Project
Resource-aware design: Categorization, Design Principles and Processing for Reclaimed Timber + Gelateria Mulegns