Liliana Siewczyk

Workshop Manager Casting Workshop

Initially working as a carpenter for some years, I went on to study Industrial Design in Basel. There I intensively worked with different materials and technical processes. In particular, I am interested in the interface and interaction between analog craftsmanship, modern digital techniques and new materials. Following my previous job as a product developer I am now very happy to be part of the RAPLAB team at ETHZ to support the students in their projects.

siewczyk@arch.ethz.ch

+41 44 633 49 93

12/01/202214/09/2023

Achilleas Xydis

Software developer and responsible for the workshop management software and hardware.

xydis@arch.ethz.ch

+41 44 633 49 93

12/01/202220/01/2023

Federico Billeter

Werkstattverantwortlicher ONA

After the apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker and subsequent years of travel in the USA, New Zealand and Japan, I founded a woodworking shop with the focus on furniture, objects and interior design. In collaboration with designers, artists and architects, I produced a variety of prototypes, small series and custom pieces. I later studied interior design and scenography at the Basel University of Art and Design, where I further developed my creative interests. Today I run a small design studio in Zurich, which focuses on interior architecture,
the design of furniture and objects. studiorotterdam.net.

As a supervisor of the Raplab at ONA, it is my pleasure to share with students my experience and skills at the interface between craftsmanship, material and technology.

billeter@arch.ethz.ch

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05/06/202026/11/2023

Christian Egli

Stellvertretender Bereichsleiter / Werkstattverantwortlicher Holzwerkstatt

Nach dem gestalterischen Vorkurs an der Kunstgewerbeschule, absolvierte ich eine Lehre zum Möbelschreiner. Danach sammelte ich Erfahrungen als Dekorationsgestalter, als Produktionsassistent in New York, als Bühnentechniker und Kulissenbauer beim Opernhaus Zürich, in der Ausbildung zum Innenarchitekten und als Architektur-Modellbauer bei Staufer&Hasler Architekten. Es freut mich sehr diese Erfahrungen nun im RAPLAB der ETHZ mit den Studierenden zu teilen.

christian.egli@arch.ethz.ch

+41 44 633 49 93

13/03/202005/09/2022

Henry Welch

Werkstattverantwortlicher Digitalwerkstatt

My knowledge and skills in fabrication were acquired through a BA in modelmaking at the Arts University Bournemouth, and further honed through 4 years as a modelmaker at Foster + Partners. Much of my time there was spent building presentation models for competitions and client design reviews, using a broad range of materials. After that, I broadened my skillset further working as a carpenter and CNC machinist for various smaller companies in London.

I joined the team in 2022 and I am delighted to learn and share the many different ways of working, here in the raplab.

welch@arch.ethz.ch

+41 44 633 49 93

13/03/202007/11/2023

Alessandro Tellini

Bereichsleiter Raplab

Alessandro Tellini (29.03.1984) is the Director of the Rapid Architectural Prototyping Laboratory (RAPLAB) and holds the Lecturer for Model and Design position at the Department of Architecture at ETH Zurich. With a graphic and product design background, Alessandro developed a strong interest in fabrication and construction early in his career. This practical knowledge has been applied to various projects, including architectural model-making, product development, and the fabrication of large-scale architectural prototypes.

In addition to his professional work, Alessandro has shared his expertise as a lecturer in national and international workshops, emphasizing the value of teaching through hands-on experiences. As the Director of Raplab, he oversees the workshop’s operations and, together with his team, instructs a significant number of students each semester, focusing on craft and design education.

Alessandro Tellini’s career reflects his commitment to architectural education and skill development at ETH Zurich, contributing to the growth of practical knowledge and creativity among students.

tellini@arch.ethz.ch

+41 44 633 49 93 (appointments upon request)