Unites innovation, sustainability, and architecture. The building ?s form was generated with algorithms and it was fabricated with the help of 3D-printed in biodegradable materials, making it the first building of its kind in Latin America. The Dolce Gusto Neo Flagship Store was conceived for the launch of the Dolce Gusto Neo which incorporates recycled plastic recovered from the ocean in its machines together with biodegradable capsules. The building architecture invites us to reflect on potential futures that we could design, especially given the climate emergency we are facing. It also regards the alternatives that civil construction so urgently needs to consider so that we can stop using materials from non-renewable and highly polluting sources such as concrete and steel. © Leonardo Finotti
The Dolce Gusto Neo Flagship’s Design Concept
Inspired by the delicate coffee flower?s five petals, the Concept Store is designed like a dome formed along five axes, each marked by a glass portico, enabling a structure that has no clear front or rear and thus presents a flowing permeability with 360-degree views of the green space surrounding it. The interiors take advantage of the internal structure, organizing the store’s program and serving as a basis for support and product displays.
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Five curved LED panels form a circular feature of digital content that helps visually integrate the axes. A glass skylight lets in sunlight and creates a temple-like ...