{"id":69934,"date":"2026-03-30T14:26:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=69934"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:26:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:26:49","slug":"ol-casel-building-3d-airport-30032026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/ol-casel-building-3d-airport-30032026\/","title":{"rendered":"Milan Bergamo Airport Welcomes Its First 3D-Printed Building"},"content":{"rendered":"

Milan Bergamo Airport may not be the closest airport to the city center (50 km west of Milan), but it can now boast something else: a 3D-printed structure, a first for the Italian aviation sector. Named \u201cOl Cas\u00e9l,\u201d the building is a small service facility equipped with restrooms for airport staff, specifically in the customs area. The structure was erected in just 7 days<\/strong>, with the entire project completed in 19 days.<\/p>\n

The building was produced using WASP\u2019s 3D concrete printing technology, specifically the Crane WASP<\/a> 3D printer, the first machine of its kind to be commercialized in Italy. All the walls were 3D printed, while the windows, roof and doors were added using conventional construction methods once the printing process was complete. According to the project leaders, the two approaches worked perfectly together. The aim was to integrate the necessary openings directly into the printed structure to avoid additional work later on.<\/p>\n

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Ol Cas\u00e9l: Where Sustainability Meets Aesthetics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The structure was printed using a lime-based material deposited layer by layer, with the goal of reducing the project\u2019s carbon footprint as much as possible. This is a major challenge, given that construction<\/a> is one of the most polluting industries in the world.<\/p>

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But beyond the environmental aspect, the building\u2019s design also deserves attention. The curved shapes would have been difficult to achieve in such a short time using traditional construction methods. The result is a unique and visually striking building, there is no doubt about it.<\/p>\n

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This rest area for airport staff is a great example of what 3D printing can achieve in the architectural sector, both in terms of design and construction time. The building was completed and delivered in just 19 days.<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the project developers, it meets all the high-performance standards required by the airport and has undergone public validation for safety, stability and structural integrity. Who knows, travelers may one day also benefit from another 3D-printed structure. If you would like to learn more, you can visit the project page HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What do you think of the Ol Cas\u00e9l building? Let us know in the comments below or on our\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0pages. Plus, sign up for our free weekly\u00a0Newsletter<\/a>\u00a0to get the latest 3D printing news straight to your inbox. You can also find all our videos on our YouTube channel.<\/p>\n

*Cover Photo Credit: WASP<\/em><\/p>\n

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