# 3D-Printed Cafe Bars MX3D's 'Cucuyo' is a Cocoon-Shaped Outdoor Grab-and-Go Cafe By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-bar References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20170927-amazing-3d-printed-cafe-by-mx3d-and-bba-opens-tomorrow-at-miamis-prez-art-museum.html) & [mx3d](http://mx3d.com/projects/cucuyo/) As of today, those who visit the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) will have the chance to treat themselves to a coffee at a [unique outdoor cafe bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellipsis-cafe-bar) by the name of 'Cucuyo.' The stainless steel structure created as part of a collaboration betweeen architecture firm Berenblum Busch Architecture and design firm MX3D heavily relies on the use of 3D printing and boasts a soft, cocoon-shaped design. To assemble the large-scale 700-pound stainless steel [3D-printed structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archaeological-complex-of-carmona), MX3D describes that it used an "industrial robot equipped with an advanced welding machine." The cafe serves as an example of an innovative [3D-printed restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3d-printed-suitcase), as well as an artful addition to the museum that showcases a beautiful fusion of art, design and technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3d-printed Cafes:** The use of 3D printing technology in creating unique outdoor cafes and restaurant structures. - **Robot-assisted Welding:** Utilizing industrial robot technology for advanced welding processes in the creation of large-scale 3D-printed structures. - **Artful Restaurant Design:** Trends in incorporating art and technology in restaurant and cafe design, as exemplified by the 'Cucuyo' cafe at PAMM. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunities for incorporating robotics and 3D printing in creating innovative restaurant designs. - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating unique artful structures to cafes and restaurants to attract customers and promote an elevated dining experience. - **Art and Culture:** As seen in PAMM's 'Cucuyo' cafe, there is potential for collaborations between art and technology to create innovative and visually appealing dining establishments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Ceramic Home Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-house.md) - [Ethereal Mesh Canopy Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cs-somme-cafe.md) - [3D-Printed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-hotel.md) - [3D-Printed Cacao Waste Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cacao-eco-village.md) - [3D-Printed Tiled Ceramic Archways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delft-blue.md) - [3D-Printed Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-fire-pit.md) - [Futuristic Mars-Themed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marsthemed-cafe.md) - [3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimcry-3dprinted-terracotta-cooler.md) - [Chocolate Filament 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-press-3d-printer.md)