Architecture
By Happy Jasta · 07 October, 2024
3D-printed hotels are set to become a reality with the construction of El Cosmico, a groundbreaking project currently underway in the Texas desert
Famous hotelier Liz Lambert has collaborated with ICON and Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) to bring their unique hospitality design to life
The original 21-acre campground hotel will be expanded into a 60+ acre property
The project includes 3D-printing new guest accommodations, communal facilities, as well as private residences
The new hotel and homes feature domes, arches, vaults and parabolic forms, achieved by 3D-printing technology
All these circular structures are bathed in the natural colors of the terrain to match the desert landscape
The El Cosmico expansion connects the desert landscape with cosmic influences
ICON will also be building affordable 3D-printed housing for the local community
The 3D printed hotel is expected to be completed in 2026