World’s First 3D-Printed Hotel

The Texas desert becomes home to the first 3D-printed hotel, built by ICON and BIG.

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Yagmur Baydır
August 18, 2025

🌍 The latest in architecture and design, at a glance:

  • Imagine drifting through the Texas desert where architecture grows from the ground like ancient myths made real in El Cosmico, the world’s first 3D printed hotel.

  • In the shimmering heat of Abu Dhabi, Al Bahr Towers bloom like mechanical flowers, folding with the sun in a dazzling dance of shade and structure.

  • Scientists have developed transparent wood that’s tougher than glass and clearer than you’d think.

  • Populous is giving Lisbon’s beloved Benfica stadium a futuristic makeover.

  • The largest Premier League stadiums showcase the scale and design of England’s top football venues, from historic grounds to modern arenas.

  • Fleeting and Sustainable – Can Pavilions be both?

  • AI in urban planning is no longer science fiction, it’s the invisible hand sketching smarter, greener cities in real time.

  • In Seoul, aging buildings whisper back to life through parametric renovation.

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