Mario Cucinella Architects

A flower in San Servolo

The project A flower in San Servolo, conceived by Mario Cucinella Architects, represented a valuable opportunity for collaboration based on a shared vision in which 3D printing is no longer seen as a mere technical tool, but as a true constructive language capable of connecting contemporary experimentation with architectural tradition.

Our contribution focused on near-site 3D printing on the island of San Servolo of the 750 lime-based mortar blocks that make up the amphitheater. To achieve this, we employed our proprietary technology consisting of a robotic arm, a Feeder DM80 pumping system, and an Extruder TS25. Setting up a production laboratory on the island, in the heart of such a delicate and complex environment as the Venice lagoon, allowed us to combine the benefits of prefabrication with those of on-site production, eliminating the need for transportation and significantly reducing the environmental impact of the construction site.