Nik
Eftekhar Olivo
Alumni
Nik studied architecture at ETSAM, UPM (2011-17) and music (Cello, 2000-12). In 2014 he did an exchange at TU Darmstadt. He has worked in architecture offices in Hamburg and Madrid. During his master thesis he investigated 3DP lightweight foam-core facade composites. He completed the MAS DFAB in 2019, during which he participated in the Robotics Atelier organized by the Norman Foster Foundation. He has worked at Gramazio Kohler Research as research assistant to bring Mesh Mould to industry, and specialized in big-scale robotic 3DP working at Nagami. Currently he researches the architectural applications of Hollow Core 3DP (HC3DP) as part of the NCCR in the chair of Digital Building Technologies. His interests lie in the intersection between architecture, computational design and innovative robotic fabrication techniques.
Work Topic
PhD student at the chair of Digital Building Technologies researching Big-scale robotic 3DP with recycled polymers. He researches the architectural applications of a novel 3DP method based on tubular extrusion (HC3DP) and further enhancement of thermal and optical properties through custom nozzle design.
Role in the NCCR Digital Fabrication
Alumni: MAS Student
Focus Topics
NCCR publications
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- Date: 01.01.2024
- Authors: Dr. Matthias Leschok, Dr. Marirena Kladeftira, Nik Eftekhar Olivo, Prof. Benjamin Dillenburger
- Event: Fabricate 2024
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Large-Scale 3D Printing for Functionally-Graded Facade (2020)
- Date: 01.01.2020
- Authors: Yoana Taseva, Nik Eftekhar Olivo, Dr. Hyunchul Kwon, Dr. Matthias Leschok, Prof. Benjamin Dillenburger
- Event: 25th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2020)