Alvaro LRDesign
Alvaro Lopez Rodriguez, Phd
@alvarolrd
alvarolopezrodriguezdesign@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/alvaro-lopez-559286106
Alvaro Lopez Rodriguez is an architect, researcher, and Associate Professor (Teaching) at The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, where he leads innovation at the intersection of robotics, 3D printing, and mixed reality. In October 2025, he completed his PhD at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid with the thesis "Digital Interactions: Architecture for the Augmented Era," which redefines the synergy between human craftsmanship and digital automation. He also holds a Master of Architecture with Distinction from The Bartlett and a Master’s in Architecture from the European University of Madrid.
Complementing his academic tenure, Alvaro is a highly sought-after Digital Manufacturing Consultant. He has collaborated with pioneering international firms, including Nagami, Ensamble Studio, and DBT ETH Zurich, to implement advanced robotic fabrication and augmented reality workflows in large-scale architectural projects. His expertise bridges the gap between computational design and physical construction, focusing on "Augmented Craftsmanship" to empower local labour through intuitive technological tools.
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CV
NECTARY
DIGITAL DESIGN WEEKEND, 2018
WOVEN MEMORY
Manuel Jimenez Garcia & Nagami Design
Design and fabrication team:
Manuel Jimenez Garcia
Ignacio Viguera
Miki Jimenez Garcia
David Rubin de Celix
Luis De la Parra
Alvaro Lopez Rodriguez
Vicente Soler
Installation team:
Roberto Garcia Velez
Alvaro Lopez Rodriguez
Christos Chatzakis
Daniel Gonzalez
Marina Dimopoulou
Man Nguyen
Ngai Wu
Han Hsun Hsieh
Daniel Rodriguez
Manuel Jimenez Garcia
Robotic 3d printing: Nagami @nagami.design
Software developed with quadricular.ai @quadricular.ai
DESCRIPTION
Nectary represents a breakthrough in modular design, offering a versatile system capable of generating an infinite number of morphological variations. At its core, the project is built upon four distinct, robotically 3D-printed elements. These components are not merely static building blocks; they are part of a sophisticated architectural ecosystem that can be assembled into a wide range of spatial configurations, from intricate furniture pieces to large-scale structures.
The assembly process is governed by structurally driven combinatorial algorithms. These digital tools ensure that every iteration of Nectary is not only aesthetically striking but also structurally sound. By navigating the intersection of computational logic and physical fabrication, the system enables a high degree of customisation, adapting to specific site constraints and functional requirements without compromising its cohesive design language.
Visually and spatially, Nectary emerges as a continuous three-dimensional pattern. One of its most compelling features is the dynamic transition of porosity and colour throughout the structure. These gradients are strategically manipulated to influence light penetration, visual privacy, and the overall atmospheric quality of the space. As the density of the pattern shifts, so does the user's perception, creating a rich, immersive experience that challenges the boundaries between solid and void.
Nectary is more than a construction method; it is a vision of a future where architecture is fluid, algorithmic, and deeply integrated with advanced manufacturing. It invites us to rethink the scale of design, proving that the same modular intelligence used for a chair can eventually define the cathedrals of the digital age.
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