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TWO SLIGHTLY LEFT-OF-FIELD STORIES FROM THE LOCAL PROPERTY SCENE

LIFE ON MARS A futuristic house designed for Martian habitation has received planning permission to be built on Harbourside in April 2022 – a date that feels unimaginably futuristic in itself, at the moment.

The project is led by local artists Ella Good and Nicki Kent, who brought together artists, scientists, architects, engineers and the public over several years to explore how we live today, to stimulate visions for new ways of living on Mars – and indeed, on Earth.

Hugh Broughton Architects, world experts in extreme architecture, have worked in partnership with multidisciplinary design company Pearce+ and the two artists to produce the concept design.

The house will pop up next to M Shed, and will be accompanied by workshops, events and research that will help to shape the interior of the house, which will originally be erected as a shell. The exhibition will also coincide with Think Global: Act Bristol, an M Shed project intended to foster positive action to address the climate and ecological crises. For more: hbarchitects.co.uk; watch the artists' video at ellaandnicki.com

Ella and Nicki. Not on actual Mars, presumably

Those wings were fine before it went under the narrow bridge at Little Stoke... No mate, the loos are round the back of Cargo. And you'll need the code

THE JET SET After months of debate, planning permission has been given for a 1968 Boeing 727 private jet to ‘land’ on Bonville Road in Brislington rading state, where it will become a permanent o ce and meetings space

The chap piloting the scheme is local entrepreneur, activist and property developer Johnny Palmer of Pytch, who has interests in broadcasting, media, software, live events, accommodation, conservation and commercial property.

“My company is growing really fast, and we need more space,” says Johnny. “So rather than do environmentally harmful traditional construction, I wanted to express our care for the planet and our appetite for commercial growth in a different way. It occurred to me that doing this with the repurposing of the ultimate in hyper consumption, a private jet airliner, was ideal.”

Johnny purchased the Boeing for an undisclosed amount; given that it no longer has any wings, it will make its final ourney on the back of a trailer on the M4, M32 and ring road. Watch the vid on YouTube – search for Pytch Air. For more: pytch.co.uk