Lululemon Brings Large-Format 3D Printing to Retail Architecture

3D printing continues to establish itself as a key tool in architecture and interior design. The latest example comes from Canadian brand lululemon, which has chosen large-format 3D printing to create new architectural elements for its retail stores.

Specializing in running, training, and yoga apparel, lululemon has partnered with Dutch studio Aectual, known for its expertise in XL 3D printing for interior architecture. Together, they developed 3D-printed ceilings and storefronts using large-format extrusion systems.

Thanks to 3D printing, lululemon has been able to reimagine the design of its stores.

The first installations debuted in Milan and New York, with additional projects already announced in Birmingham and Tokyo. The structures stand out for their fully curved surfaces, whose organic forms echo the rounded logo of the Canadian brand. Each installation consists of modular panels designed to connect seamlessly, creating a cohesive and fluid aesthetic.