How one technology replaced an entire construction project

Today 3D printing is a full‑fledged construction technology capable of creating objects that are impossible to build using traditional methods. The Russian brand “Mint Platinum,” together with the Proto21 studio and the DA Bureau architectural firm, printed an entire restaurant complex in Dubai. And they did it on such a grand scale that they made it into the Guinness Book of Records.

3D printing has stopped being an exotic technology and has become a full‑fledged participant in the construction process. 158 extrusion printers worked simultaneously to create a structure with precise geometry, sandstone texture, and complex curves. A volume of almost 14 cubic meters is not just a number — it’s proof that scale is no longer a limitation.

The height of the staircase facade is 8.6 meters, and the total length of the structure is 15.7 meters. This shows that 3D printing can be scaled to suit any task: whether it’s a decorative element in the interior, a part of a building, or even an entire architectural complex.

“Mint Platinum” in Dubai is not just a record. It is a demonstration of how digital production is integrating into the hospitality industry, combining aesthetics, ecology, and engineering. The hydroponic farm, the R&D laboratory, and the Zero Waste concept complement this image of a technologically advanced future. 3D printing is now officially considered a full‑fledged method for creating objects that previously required months of work and huge investments.