Hospitality expert Liz Lambert has announced a collaboration with ICON, the office that pioneered large-scale 3D printing, and BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, to rebuild El Cosmico, a campground hotel in Marfa, Texas. The team plans to relocate the venue to a 62 acres plot, where new architectural approaches are made possible by including advanced technologies and 3D-printing elements such as domes, vaults, and parabolic forms. The innovative development will feature guest accommodation and new hospitality programming, including a pool, spa, and shared communal facilities. The project is expected to break ground in 2024.
Marfa: The Latest Architecture and News
ICON and BIG Reveal Design for El Cosmico, a 3D-Printed Campground Hotel in Marfa, Texas
https://www.archdaily.com/997677/icon-and-big-reveal-design-for-el-cosmico-a-3d-printed-campground-hotel-in-marfa-texasMaria-Cristina Florian
Marfa Suite / DUST
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Architects: DUST
- Area: 1296 ft²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Ann Sacks, Arcadia Inc., Fry Reglets, Mechoshades, Nippo Slimline, +3
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Professionals: Dan Ray Alpine Texas, E&C Construction, Architectural Surfaces LLC
https://www.archdaily.com/975800/marfa-suite-dustAndreas Luco
How Donald Judd's 100 Shimmering Aluminum Boxes Light Up the Chinati Foundation
Completed in 1986, Donald Judd's 100 aluminum boxes offer one of the most exciting locations to study the grace of minimalism. His vision at Marfa in Texas has transformed a piece of military history into a peaceful and unique environment for art and architecture. Here, the shimmering material transcends the formal strictness of plain patterns and the narrow concepts of minimalism. The multiple reflections of light and space create an illusionary atmosphere beyond ascetic ideas.
https://www.archdaily.com/777737/how-donald-judds-100-shimmering-aluminum-boxes-light-up-the-chinati-foundationThomas Schielke
Marfa Contemporary Gallery / Elliott + Associates Architects
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Architects: Elliott + Associates Architects
- Area: 4720 ft²
- Year: 2013
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Manufacturers: ABS Wood
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Professionals: Smith & Pickel Construction, Alvine Engineering, Elliott + Associates
https://www.archdaily.com/494320/marfa-contemporary-gallery-elliott-associates-architectsCristian Aguilar