Amelia (Millie) Purtell

The habitat is created using five different dome sizes, the largest at 44m and the smallest at 8m. Each dome has a particular activity or function for civilisation, including a central dining pod, three connected lounge domes, five science laboratories, textile laboratory, pods for experiments, vertical garden for growing all produce, a fitness center, medical and health centers, a conference room, private pods, and sleeping pods with 31 sleeping units. The habitat also includes large ‘covers’ which arch over parts of the habitat, allowing humans to experience outdoor environments without the harsh UV rays and radiation.

The lounge on the habitat is designed using three of the largest domes, connected with sweeping forms to create a flowing and gentle structure. This perspective of the second dome depicts how humans will use the environment. With a drop in gravitational pull, humans will be able to move vertically more easily, allowing for more activity to occur in these spaces. The lounge includes a hammock-like structure that can be reached by large tactile poles. A large, soft bean bag forms the center of each dome, which moves and adapts to the user, as well as several individual and group sized hanging chairs, with several plants scattered across the space.

The dining pod sits at the center of the habitat. As there are several different components in the large habitat, I wanted there to be one space for all the humans to come together and feel connected as a whole society. The dining pod includes two levels, the second floor being made out of glass to allow for natural light to enter. All food is plant-based and produced in the vertical gardens, where the plants are turned into nutritious and delicious meals using Ai and 3D printing. The food is served in holdable forms, where users can freely eat on the bean bags.

The vertical gardens sit at the top of the habitat and are constructed with two 44m domes, with one large sweeping form in-between. The botanists and scientists who work at the vertical gardens are able to spend leisurely time in this threshold space, amongst the hanging plants. The vertical garden will be the growing source for types and variations of algae, fungi, succulents, as well as potatoes, fruit and vegetables.

The outdoor areas allow for the humans to have more freedom and leisure amongst their everyday schedules. Mental health is at the core of the society, therefore including areas to walk, run, sit, catch and freely move around, while in a simulated outdoor environment, creates a better lived experience for the residents.

The plans provide a detailed insight to the activities happening within the habitat.