In 2026, humanity is closer to Mars than ever. But design for Mars begins on Earth. We explore the 'Martian Modern' style already applied in space agency HQs and futuristic hotels. This is closed-loop architecture: reception desks made of sintered regolith (Martian soil), complete absence of sharp corners to save space, and aggressive biophilia. Why is red forbidden in a 'Martian' lobby, and how to create coziness in a hermetic bunker?
Regolith Printing: Building from What's Underfoot
Shipping materials to Mars costs millions. The solution is building with local soil. We use Earth regolith simulators to 3D print reception desks. The material has a unique rusty-basalt hue and rough texture. Laser sintering makes it stronger than concrete. In an Earth interior, such an object looks like an artifact from another planet, reminding us of the fragility and grandeur of human expansion.
Anti-Red Psychology
Visual Detox
When the window (porthole) shows an endless red desert, the interior must compensate. In 'Martian Modern,' we use cool, soothing colors: mint, deep blue, silver. Green hydroponic walls are a must. The reception becomes an oasis of visual coolness, a place where the eye rests from the aggressive external spectrum.