Lucia Mondardini

École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture Paris-Malaquais

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Lucia Mondardini is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication, architectural geometry, and historical construction techniques. Her work is distinguished by a deep engagement with the structural logic of traditional masonry, which she reinterprets through contemporary computational design and robotic fabrication. Mondardini’s most-cited paper, "Integrated Design and Robotized Prototyping of Abeille’s Vaults" (2014, 7 citations), exemplifies this approach. In this study, she developed an integrated workflow that seamlessly links parametric design with automated assembly, demonstrating how the centuries-old principle of Abeille’s flat vault—a self-supporting stone structure—can be realized using modern robotics. This contribution is significant not only for its technical innovation but also for its conceptual bridge between heritage and high-tech, offering a sustainable, material-efficient alternative to conventional construction. While her citation count is modest, the work’s influence is felt in specialized circles of architectural research and digital fabrication, where it serves as a key reference for projects that seek to revive ancient building wisdom with cutting-edge tools. Mondardini’s research continues to inspire a new generation of architects and engineers to look to the past for future solutions.