The site is being transformed into a new tourist attraction, thanks to the giant printer used to build the luxury hotel. Curious visitors marvel at the future advancement of the construction method, which aims to change the way new structures are built. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2026.
The project uses the Vulcan printer developed by ICON. The company is recognized for its innovations in the technology and robotics market. The machine is 4.7 meters high and 14.2 meters wide. According to local media, Vulcan has the ability to print entire structures in layers, using special materials that resist the demands of the environment.
“Most hotels are limited to four walls, and the same unit is often built repeatedly. It has never been possible to build with so few constraints and so much flexibility, just using curves, domes and parabolas. It’s a crazy way to build,” said Liz Lambert, the hotel’s owner. “.
Lambert, in collaboration with ICON and architects from the Bjarke Ingels Group, is shaping this project, changing perspectives on the construction of hotel spaces.
According to Lambert, the biggest advantage of this 3D printer in the market is the ability to create and design structures that would normally be expensive if built using traditional construction methods. The hotel units will feature architectural details that would be very complex were it not for the Vulcan printer, as they were designed in an unconventional way.
The design of El Cosmico includes domes, arches and vaults. Moreover, the shapes are curvilinear, reflecting the natural aesthetics of the desert. The interior of the rooms is characterized by undulating walls, rounded wooden surfaces and an avant-garde style.
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