Arsia Mons

Conceptual Charrette

FSU IA&D 2020 Charrette

Group Project with Mckenzie Barco, Alexia Protopapadakis, & Juliana Griego

4 Day Time Frame

Mars

Taking place in 2040, twelve scientists will be sent to Mars to establish an outpost in a shield volcano known as Arsia Mons. Following their progress, by 2080, a 100 person colony will be ready to house Earth’s elite. The affluent colonizers will be fully equipped by the design of the settlement to live a luxurious lifestyle on the red planet, which will allow them to live, work, and entertain on a level that exceeds their Earthly standards. The Astral Abodes feature a central, remote-controlled cylindrical space that is separated into three distinct components which include a multi-use workstation, bedroom, and bathroom. The abodes are constructed from local sands and use architectural forms reminiscent of plants to provide a hint of biophilic design in space. The Stellar Skyscraper offers amenities for the residents to enjoy including, shopping, exercising, fine dining, and dancing. The colony is encased with a glass dome protecting residents from radiation and creating a seal to encase the inhabitants’ oxygen supply. The rooftop hydro garden enables the production of food using hydroponic and fish-farming technologies with water sourced from newly discovered underground lakes. This re-imagined lifestyle will provide the colonists with all of Earth’s necessities, in addition to the new thrill of everyday life resulting from inhabiting Mars.

Astral Abode Signage

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Astral Abodes: Modular Housing