3DCP challenge

Revolutionize the construction sector with 3D concrete printing!

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Explore the possibilities that 3D concrete printing brings!

After plastic, ceramic and metal, the world of 3D printing has now turned to concrete! Complex, futuristic geometric shapes, mass personalization, the opportunity to save raw materials and reduce waste, unprecedented construction simplicity and speed - there are a whole host of benefits to 3D concrete printing!  

As part of the 3DCP Challenge, VINCI Construction, supported by its partner XtreeE, wants to give students from design, architecture and engineering schools a chance to let their imagination run wild and is asking them to submit a 3D model of their concept that they want to see printed!

 

Your challenge? To use the geometric freedom that 3D concrete printing brings to make our cities, homes and infrastructure more visually appealing, more user-friendly and more effective!

Up for grabs in this challenge

  • 1 st
  • 2 nd
  • 3 rd

1 st

Win a trip to Dubai, where you and your team will have the chance to discover the Concreative factories! The trip includes a return flight (winners to choose dates) and two nights' stay in a hotel.
 
Concreative is the first 3D concrete printing company aimed at industry to use XtreeE technology.

2 nd

Win a next-generation Parrot drone! Compact and foldable, it's also ideal for filming in super-high quality and for taking incredible photos with its 4K HDR camera.


 
 
 

3 rd

The prize awarded to each member of the team that comes 3rd is an Apple Watch Series 4 - the latest smart watch from Apple.
 
 
 
 
 

Discover the two challenge categories

Urban Development

Structural Elements

How to take part

Working alone or in a team of up to 4 people, produce a 3D model of your concept (in .ifc, .3dm or .step format) and accompany it with a 5-slide presentation (in PDF format), then submit your application via the platform in one of the two categories before 10 February 2019!

 

See all the challenge details

12
April

The Final
The final will be held on 12 April in Paris. This event includes finalists' pitches to the Grand Jury, the awards ceremony, and a fun atmosphere for all involved!