Sagrada Família Construction - Digital Tools and Craft

Teams reconstruct Gaudí’s plaster models via 3D scans, derive surfaces, and generate toolpaths for stone. Craft doesn’t disappear — carvers finish by hand to restore life to the material.

From Fragment to File

• Surviving fragments are digitized; missing zones inferred from rules Gaudí established.
• Parametric tools encode proportions and constraints so updates cascade consistently.

CNC and Handwork

• CNC rough‑cuts stone blocks; artisans reintroduce life at edges and textures.
• The goal is not machine perfection but legible craft.

Site Logistics

• Prefab elements reduce crane time; joints are tested in mock‑ups.
• Weather and urban constraints demand phased assembly.

Sustainability Notes

• Precision reduces waste; logistics cut rework.
• Stone longevity outperforms many modern claddings.