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First 3D-printed Starbucks now open in this city
The coffee shop cost around $1.2 million for construction

First 3D-printed Starbucks now open in this city

Apr 28, 2025
09:50 am

What's the story

America's first-ever 3D-printed Starbucks store is now open in Brownsville, Texas. The futuristic store has been built using Danish firm COBOD's BOD2 printer. German firm Peri 3D Construction was behind this pioneering project, which started in late 2024 and has now been completed. This design is in line with the growing trend of using 3D printing technology in various sectors, including commercial premises and housing developments worldwide.

Store details

The 3D-printed Starbucks is relatively small

Though unique in its construction method, the Brownsville Starbucks store is relatively compact. Spanning an area of 1,400sq ft, the new establishment provides both drive-through and pick-up desk services for mobile orders. However, the store doesn't offer indoor seating or walk-in ordering facilities. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation reported that building the small-scale coffee shop cost around $1.2 million.

Construction process

The BOD2 printer uses a cement-like material

The BOD2, a large-scale printer, was set up on the Starbucks site, and it used a pre-made blueprint to extrude a cement-like mixture from a robot-controlled nozzle in layers. It slowly built up the basic structure of the building, giving it ribbed walls. Once printing was done, human builders added windows and other features to make it a functioning coffee shop.

Technology expansion

3D printing technology is gaining popularity in the US

The opening of the first 3D-printed Starbucks is a major milestone in the spread of this innovative technology across America. The trend has already seen a range of projects being printed, from Walmart extensions and Marine barracks to an experimental Mars habitat. This development marks a shift toward more efficient construction methods and shows the growing interest in sustainable building practices.