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Bespoke DIY tile

10 days Workshop

TEACHING / 2025

Design and fabricate unique tile shapes using 3D printing.

In this hands-on workshop, tiles were crafted from mud and agricultural waste, exploring eco-friendly alternatives in construction while the mold will be digitally fabricated with PLA to explore interlocking patterns.

This workshop aimed to provide an immersive, hands-on exploration into various natural materials and geometrical freedom though digital fabrication. Drawing inspiration from traditional patterns and exploring speculative geometries across different scales, we aimed to envision potential futures for architectural products. Discussions will encompass fabrication limitation, drying times and hydrophobicity.

Students collaborates in teams to create inventive tessellation results. These designs were printed and showcased on the campus grounds, providing tangible representations of the innovative ideas generated during the workshop.

Making Process

Final Exhibition

Modul’terre Group

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Raw Waves Group

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Le cerf-savant Group

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HALF-MOON SUSTAINABLE TILES Group

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TOMETTE Group

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KAÏTRILLA Group

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl0uPrsvxgE

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Location

ENSA Paris (ENSAPVS: École Nationale d’Architecture Paris Val de Seine, Paris, France)

https://www.paris-valdeseine.archi.fr/formations/workshops-et-voyages-pedagogiques/workshop-europeen-2025.html

Organizers

Prof. Francesca Contrada et Prof. Emma Filipponi

Collaborators

Arthur Parami (Archi Solidaire)

Student assistants:

Maëlys Oui, Ornella Trantoul

Students:

Modul’terre: Maxence Alvarez, Lea Blanchet, Ewen Hervé, Heloise Renault & Esteban Sablon HALF-MOON SUSTAINABLE TILES : Léo Cremades, Adelle Feleo, Lisa Phal & Adèle Rioual KAÏTRILLA: Benatallah Sarah, Bicho Noémie, Dolfi Lisa, Dumont Margaux & Mejdoub Mayla TOMETTE: Jules Bardet, Julien Candio, Sakina Diallo, Benoît Joret & Alban Landais Raw Waves: Lou-lynn, Agatha, Thomas, Kelian & Nathan Le cerf-savant: Sylvia Anoma Diallo, Zohar Paz, Kenzo Precigout, Rayan Zouaoui & Hung Nghia Mai

Contribution

  • Supervised and trained master students in 3D pritable models and tassellation logics
  • Supervised students during the design phase to assure the printability of 3D models
  • Defined the natural material mixtures (in terms of earth, natural fibers) used during the workshop.

Photo and Video Credits

ENSAParisValDeSeine

Modul’terre: Maxence Alvarez, Lea Blanchet, Ewen Hervé, Heloise Renault & Esteban Sablon HALF-MOON SUSTAINABLE TILES : Léo Cremades, Adelle Feleo, Lisa Phal & Adèle Rioual KAÏTRILLA: Benatallah Sarah, Bicho Noémie, Dolfi Lisa, Dumont Margaux & Mejdoub Mayla TOMETTE: Jules Bardet, Julien Candio, Sakina Diallo, Benoît Joret & Alban Landais Row Waves: Lou-lynn, Agatha, Thomas, Kelian & Nathan Le cerf-savant : Sylvia Anoma Diallo, Zohar Paz, Kenzo Precigout, Rayan Zouaoui & Hung Nghia Mai