In 2026, humanity is closer to Mars than ever. But design for Mars begins on Earth. This article explores the 'Martian Modern' style already applied in space agency HQs and futuristic hotels. Closed-loop architecture: reception desks of sintered regolith, no sharp corners, and aggressive biophilia.
Regolith Printing: Building from What's Underfoot
ISRU: building with local Martian soil. Earth simulators (MMS-1, JSC Mars-1A) for 3D-printing reception desks. A unique rusty-basalt hue (Pantone 18-1248).
Laser sintering (SLS): stronger than concrete (B60-B80 grade). Suppliers: The Martian Garden, Exolith Lab. 3D printers: ICON Vulcan II, BIG MARSHA. Print time: 48-72 hours.
Anti-Red Psychology: Visual Detox
Beyond the porthole — endless red desert. The interior compensates: mint (NCS S 2040-G10Y), deep blue (RAL 5003), silver (RAL 9006). Red is strictly forbidden.
Green hydroponic walls are mandatory, producing oxygen. The reception becomes an oasis of visual coolness. Color palette: NCS S 2030-B90G, Pantone 7723 C.
Multifunctionality: Every cm³ is Gold
In a hab-module, delivery costs $10-50 per cm³. The reception desk is a universal transformer, hiding life support systems (ECLSS) and emergency O₂.
Origami principles (Miura-ori fold): surfaces deploy on demand. This is the aesthetic of ultimate utility — paradoxically, it looks incredibly stylish.
Life Support Technologies
Hydroponic walls = CROPS: lettuce, spinach, microgreens. LED grow lights 400-700 nm (Fluence, Heliospectra). Yield: 50-100 kg greens / m² / year.
Closed water loop: losses <1%/day. CO₂ scrubbers (LiOH, CDRA). HEPA/ULPA filters against regolith dust. Partners: Paragon Space, Collins Aerospace.