Steve DeMicoli

Steve DeMicoli is an architect and researcher currently pursuing his PhD at the Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) at the University of Stuttgart. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BSc Arch.) from the Bartlett School of Architecture (University College London) and a Diploma (AA Dipl) from the Architectural Association. Steve practices architecture at DeMicoli and Associates and founded the digital fabrication studio dfab.studio.

• Education
  • BSc Arch., University College London
  • AA Dipl, Architectural Association
• Professional Roles
  • Co-founder of Capture3D (laser scanning company, 2013)
  • Founder of Open Tinkers (STEM education platform, 2015)
  • Established Malta’s first robotic fabrication facility (2016)

Steve’s research explores the intersection of applied building practice and integrated computational design, focusing on how democratized technology can enable vertical design-to-fabrication workflows. His work investigates the potential of disconnected microstates like Malta as incubators for disruptive technologies and novel construction methodologies.