About

ADD+F is a research hub at the Melbourne School of Design that brings together researchers covering a diverse field of expertise, including digital design, construction robotics, 3D printing, mixed reality, and BIM.

ADD+F's key focus is to instigate innovation through a collaborative and cross-technological approach, applying design thinking and experimentation methodologies. The research hub seeks innovative and sustainable solutions that apply to industries – ranging from construction, health and well-being, to the arts, entertainment, and design disciplines.

The Design Research Hub ADD+F:

  • explores advanced digital technologies to challenge current design and construction practices seeking innovative and sustainable solutions that apply to industry.
  • engages with a wide range of industry partners including construction, health and wellbeing, the arts, entertainment and design disciplines.
  • ventures into new directions, formulating novel processes, methods, tools and applications for a future-orientated discipline and profession.
  • undertakes explorations through research and teaching in collaboration with national and international partners.
Address:
Melbourne School of Design
Glyn Davis Building (133)
The University of Melbourne
Parkville Victoria 3010 Australia
Contacts:
A/Prof Rochus Hinkel
Leire Asensio-Villoria
Dr Alberto Pugnale
Email
addf-research@unimelb.edu.au