Starbucks has an entirely unexpected concept store in Brownsville, Texas: its first-ever 3D-printed café.
Opening April 28, this 1,400-square-foot store ditches the traditional brick-and-mortar for a sleek, concrete structure printed layer by layer by German firm PERI 3D Construction.
While Starbucks 3D printed a bar in its Shanghai store way back in 2017, this is the first time the entire store has been 3D printed.
Designed exclusively for drive-thru and mobile orders, the futuristic café is all about speed and sustainability. With no drywall or beams, the minimalist design showcases the potential of 3D printing in commercial architecture.
The project cost just under $1.2 million, highlighting the scalability of this innovative construction method. Is it cheaper than traditional building? Maybe not quite, but within the same range, and we can expect the prices to drop over time.
Texas, already a hub for 3D-printed housing, now adds coffee to its list of printed innovations.
As Starbucks explores modular and sustainable building options, this Brownsville location could signal a new direction for the brand’s future stores.
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