The Digital Design and Production Lab (ddplab) of the Institute of Architecture at the University of Applied Arts Vienna, engages students in hands-on experiences in digital making and digital fabrication through courses that introduce a diverse set of CNC tools—including 3D printing and scanning, laser and paper cutters, drawing and milling machines, and 6-axis robotic arms.
By integrating traditional making techniques with computational workflows, the lab encourages students to explore and expand design approaches such as parametric modelling, physical simulation, and data-driven fabrication.
Central to our approach is the 3D model as a shared, evolving dataset linking design to production. Through collaboration with studios and research groups, the lab enables students to conceptualize, prototype, and produce architectural artifacts.
The workshop is currently supervised by Armin Hess (Monday & Tuesday), Afshin Koupaei (Wednesday and Thursday), and Daniela Kröhnert (Friday).