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House designed for future life on Mars being built in Bristol
The latest shipping containers that have arrived next to M Shed are being used for an out of this world purpose.
A full-scale house designed for future life on Mars is being built on Museum Square with the public asked what should be included inside.
Pervasive Media Studio residents Ella Good and Nicki Kent are behind the project that has so far brought together space scientists, architects, engineers and designers to stimulate visions for new ways of living here on Earth and on Mars.
The house is due to open in mid-August and host a three-month programme of workshops, talks and events.
A team led by world experts in extreme architecture, Hugh Broughton Architects, working in partnership with design studio Pearce+, developed the design of the house.
Ella Good and Nicki Kent said: “Considering how we might live on Mars helps us rethink every aspect of our lives here on Earth.
“Mars is a place where you’d have to live carefully and sustainably and so helps bring sharp focus on how we live today, and in particular our relationship with consumerism.
“Our ‘Martian House’ has been a real collaborative effort and it has been incredible to see what we can make when all sorts of people use their imaginations and skills to work together.”
For more information, visit www.buildingamartianhouse.com
Main photo: Martin Booth
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