Liz Lambert and Bjarke Ingels discuss their partnership with ICON to develop the Sunday homes at El Cosmico in Marfa, Texas, focusing on blending art, architecture, and community. Lambert details Marfa's history as a ranching town influenced by Donald Judd's art, leading to the unique hotel experience of El Cosmico. Ingels emphasizes Marfa's "thin places" quality, fostering a connection with the cosmos and influencing a return to essential, authentic design. The collaboration with ICON explores 3D printing technology, utilizing local materials to create sustainable, lunar-inspired structures that harmonize with the desert landscape, aiming to redefine construction and community living.
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