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Christoph Schlopschnat is a research associate at the Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) and an associate researcher in the Cluster of Excellence (IntCDC) at the University of Stuttgart. His research focuses on advanced computational design strategies and novel fabrication methods of lightweight material systems and its integration in the built environment.
Recently, he has worked on the computational design of the architectural building system and the fibre syntax of the Maison Fibre research building, investigated new material components for bio-based natural fibre systems, and most recently worked on the architectural design, computational development and realization of the livMatS Biomimetic Shell.
He holds a Dipl.-Ing. degree in architecture from University of Innsbruck, Austria and was awarded the Dean’s Award of the Faculty of Architecture for his thesis on carbon fibre reinforced, 3d-printed concrete structures in a multi-robotic framework.
Prior to joining ICD and the Cluster of Excellence (IntCDC), Christoph gained professional experience as a researcher, teacher and collaborator in the field of computational design and robotic fabrication at the Department of Experimental and Digital Design at University of Kassel, the Robotic Experimental Architecture Laboratory at University of Innsbruck and worked for international architecture offices.
- Natural Fibre-Timber Hybrid Building-System
2022-2023, ICD
- Natural Fibre Structures
2021-2022, AP12, IntCDC
Methods to design, fabricate and monitor the implementation of novel load-bearing components from natural fiber materials as resource-efficient, digitally produced fiber composite systems: Project LivMatS Pavilion
- Material Culture - Maison Fibre
2020-2021, IntCDC
Rethinking the physical substrate for living together. 17th Internnational Archtecture Exhibition 2021 "How will we live together", La Biennale, Venice
- Leichtbau BW Innovation Challenge
2019-2020, ICD
Explorative design tools for fiber composite structures
- livMatS Biomimetic Shell
2023, ICD Research Buildings / Prototypes
Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies
- BUGA Wood Pavilion
2023, ICD Research Buildings / Prototypes
Bundesgartenschau Mannheim
- Fibrous Tectonics
2022, ICD Research Buildings / Prototypes
MAXXI – Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo, Rome, Italy
- Maison Fibre
2021, ICD Research Buildings / Prototypes
17th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 2021, Italy
- German Design Award 2023: Gold
Maison Fibre, ICD Research Building
- Iconic Award 2022: Winner - Innovative Architecture
Maison Fibre, ICD Research Building
- Iconic Award 2022: Best of the Best - Innovative Materials
Maison Fibre, ICD Research Building
- DigitalFUTURES Project Award 2022
Maison Fibre, ICD Research Building
Dambrosio, N., Zechmeister, C., Duque Estrada, R., Kannenberg, F., Rinderspacher, K., Schlopschnat, C., Gil Perez, M., Knippers, J., Menges, A.: 2021, Design and development of an FRP-Timber hybrid building system for multi-story applications in architecture: Maison Fibre, ACADIA Realignments - Towards Critical Computation, Conference Paper