Studio RAP
Delen
Studio RAP is a Dutch architectural design and fabrication studio. We combine smart CAD tools and ro
We're an architecture firm that uses digital design- and fabrication tools to create beautiful buildings efficiently
04/06/2026
The first tiles are out of the kiln. 🍃
For our new design in Turkey, more soon!
28/05/2026
A small preview of the Powerwall on location! Moving the pieces out of the workshop allows the glaze to fully interact with the sun, highlighting a crisp, sharp finish that brings the 3D-printed textures to life. ⚗️
Powerwall — 322 3D-printed ceramic pieces, 308 x 336 mm each (total 4400 x 8000 mm)
We’re hiring: Ceramic Glazer / Ceramist!
Studio RAP is looking for a hands-on Ceramic Glazer / Ceramist to join our team in Rotterdam. Working at the intersection of digital design and robotic fabrication, you will bring our 3D-printed ceramic facades and architectural objects to life.
What you’ll do:
- Daily and precise glazing of large series of 3D-printed clay tiles and elements.
- Test and develop innovative new glazes, textures, and colors.
- Organize, streamline, and manage our glaze lab and inventory.
We are looking for:
- Practical experience with glazing ceramics and a solid grasp of the craft.
- Basic understanding of glaze chemistry and a passion for experimenting.
- Highly precise, organized, and physically fit for active production floor work.
- Fluent in English.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary matching your knowledge and experience.
- A front-row seat at a pioneer studio merging craft with 3D clay-printing.
- An informal, innovative working environment with a young team in Rotterdam.
📍 Rotterdam, NL | Full-time
🇪🇺 EU work permit required
Ready to shape the future of ceramic architecture?
🔗 Click the link in our bio to apply!
15/05/2026
Reflecting on our New Delft Blue project brings us back to a meaningful foundation for our studio. This bespoke project served as an inviting starting point for introducing a new architectural language, proving how algorithmic design and tactile ceramics can transform the way people experience the built environment.
The concept reimagines the familiar, idyllic scenes and decorative frames of 17th-century Delftware plates, translating them into a dynamic, engaging space. To achieve this, we thoughtfully authored a computational script to shape approximately 3,000 unique 3D-printed ceramic tiles. These elements form two monumental entry gates that embrace the public courtyard, offering a warm and welcoming entrance for the local residents. By integrating advanced computation with ceramics, we showed that it is possible to bring human scale, texture, and a true sense of belonging back into the public realm.
Today, we are building directly upon this foundation to design even larger architectural spaces. Our studio is currently scaling this vision of algorithmic masonry, pushing our digital craftsmanship into monumental retail and hospitality environments worldwide. New Delft Blue remains a cherished milestone of where our trajectory began, and a daily reminder of how we can shape a textured, inviting new chapter in architecture.
05/02/2026
New design concepts, developed in weeks! 🏜️
We use short design and production cycles to explore new architectural ideas. By combining form studies, glaze testing, and physical mockups in house, we can quickly evaluate geometry, surface, and material behavior at an architectural scale.
This mockup is inspired by the desert. Layering, erosion, and light inform both the shape and the ceramic surface.
In a next post we will show how this form is generated digitally and how it can be applied in architectural projects.
Curious to hear where you would see this used!
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Adres
Scheepsbouwweg 8 E2
Rotterdam
3089JW