3D PRINTED FILM STUDIO

3D printing and lighting fusion

In 2023, designer Philipp Aduatz, in collaboration with set designer Dominik Freynschlag and 3D concrete printing manufacturer incremental3d, developed the world’s first 3D-printed film studio for the Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries Group. The studio features a concrete wall constructed from 60 individual segments, each produced using a special white cement-based mortar. These segments are assembled into a structure measuring 630 cm in width, 330 cm in depth, and 230 cm in height, with a total weight of 3,500 kg. The wall incorporates 14 horizontally inserted LED strips, each matching the thickness of the 3D-printed layers. All LED elements are integrated into the studio’s lighting system via computer-aided control, enabling an almost unlimited number of color combinations. By combining 3D printing with smart LED technology, the project demonstrates a novel approach to studio design, offering new possibilities for creating unique atmospheres and enhancing the versatility of film production environments.

IMAGE COURTESY OF PHILIPP ADUATZ