The international workshop “Stereotomic Stone Architecture” will take place at FAUP from May 4 to 8, 2026, bringing together students, researchers, and professionals to explore sustainable approaches to structural stone construction.
Organised by DFL researcher Pedro de Azambuja Varela, the workshop combines architectural geometry, digital modelling, and hands-on experimentation, introducing participants to stereotomic design principles and construction methods. The programme will culminate in the assembly of a small-scale stone prototype and includes a visit to a marble quarry in Alentejo, offering direct contact with contemporary stone extraction and processing techniques.
The workshop opens on May 4 with a public symposium featuring invited speakers Giuseppe Fallacara, Christophe Aubertin, and Clemente Pinto.
Participation is free of charge, with a limited number of 25 participants, selected through an online application here.
Hosted by the Digital Fabrication Laboratory (DFL) at FAUP, the initiative is part of the research project STBIM – BIM Estereotómico, funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT).