International Design Contest, Teamwork, 2020
Organizer: China Center for Aerospace Science
Award: the Gold Winner of Architecture Design Group
https://www.shejijingsai.com/2020/07/531996.html​
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P.S. This project consists of three main components: design, led by Yanyao Cui; research and online surveys, led by Yuan Qin and Tianjing Wen. The design work showcased on this website reflects my individual contributions, including schematic design, detailed design, modeling, and design representation. While the research information was a collaborative effort, it has been interpreted and presented by me.
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MARTIAN CYCLE
AN ENVISIONED FUTURE OF MARTIAN HABITATS
PROJECT INTRODUCTION
​In today’s world, humanity grapples with mounting pressures such as overpopulation, environmental degradation, energy and food crises, and global pandemics. These challenges have intensified discussions about whether we can find a viable habitat beyond Earth. This raises critical questions: How can a new habitat meet the basic needs for human survival? What challenges must we overcome? What would life in such a habitat look like?
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Based on our research, we selected a design site in Mars’s mid-latitudes, a region rich in underground glaciers to provide a reliable water source and relatively moderate temperatures. To mitigate radiation's impact on living environments, I relocated the living spaces underground. The goal was to create a safe, self-sufficient, and dynamic habitat powered by clean energy. This design aims not only to sustain life but also to establish a reproducible Martian lifestyle, offering a holistic framework for future settlements.
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The design concept revolves around the "Martian Habitat Circle." The circle embodies multiple symbolic and practical meanings in this context:
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Spatial Design: The layout of the design site and its components—such as buildings and public spaces—utilizes circular forms to ensure evenly diffuse sunlight reflection, enhancing energy efficiency and natural illumination.
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Social and Energy Cycles: The circle represents the interconnected social and energy cycles facilitated by four rounded living units and a community center, fostering a sense of community and resource balance.
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Biological Harmony: The circle symbolizes the biological ecosystem of the first Martian settlers, comprising humans, robots, plants, and small animals. This system is designed to function harmoniously, without dependence on exploitation or harm.
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By addressing these challenges with a systemic, sustainable, and inclusive approach, this project envisions a thriving Martian community that transcends basic needs to explore the potential of a vibrant and holistic new way of life.
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