In a groundbreaking project, a hotel on the outskirts of Marfa is being expanded using innovative 3D printing technology.
The project involves the addition of 43 new hotel units and 18 residential homes, all built across 60 acres using 3D printers.
The El Cosmico Hotel, owned by Liz Lambert, is at the center of this pioneering endeavor, in collaboration with 3D printing company ICON and renowned architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group. Together, they aim to construct what is being called the world’s first 3D-printed hotel.
Liz Lambert expressed her excitement about the project, noting that 3D printing offers unparalleled creative freedom. “Traditional hotel construction often limits design to four walls, repeating the same structure over and over,” said Lambert. “But with this technology, we’re able to build with less disruption and far more fluidity.”
One of the major advantages of 3D printing in construction is the ability to include architectural elements that would be prohibitively expensive or difficult to achieve with conventional methods. Lambert highlighted how this technology enables unique design features, pushing the boundaries of traditional hotel aesthetics.
