3D printed houses are not a new concept and slowly people are adapting to this form of architecture. The retail industry is also catching up with the trend and the latest example comes from Brownsville, Texas, where Starbucks is set to open its first-ever 3D-printed cafe. This one-story building stands out with its curved corners and raw gray concrete finish.
Starbucks is trying 3D-printed architecture for the first time, and we hope they implement it in other projects as well. As reported by Voxel Matters, they are working with Peri 3D Construction to build the café on-site using a COBOD 3D concrete printer. This project demonstrates how 3D printing can make retail construction faster, smarter, and more eco-friendly.
Unlike most Starbucks cafés, this one is compact in size, measuring just 1,400 square feet. It does not include seating area instead it offers only drive-thru and walk-up service. Pergola-style overhangs provide shading at both windows, while the surrounding landscape features purple lantana, wild irises, pink oleander, and small palm trees for a fresh, vibrant vibe.
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The Starbucks 3D printed café is located at 2491 Boca Chica Boulevard in Brownsville, just 20 miles from SpaceX’s Starbase. The construction is nearly complete, and it is slated to open on April 24, 2025.
