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Human Mission to Mars (2021) – Results

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#01 Winner + Best Video

 

‘Crescens ad Martis’ by Harry Chan, Darren Lai & Ladi Shobowale

The Year is 2080 and our planet has been ravaged by a blight due to climate change. ‘Crescens Ad Martis’ is a mission to assure and sustain Earth’s last surviving crops to Mars. Our proposal features a vertical hydroponic farming system at the heart of the payload volume. Based on extensive NASA research, we have developed this as a bioregenerative life-support system; this provides the crew with a method of food production over the duration of their journey to Mars, while also recycling air through the absorption of CO2 and the release of oxygen. The selection process for this mission will target volunteers from across the six continents to ensure diverse representation is achieved, the selection will focus on the recruitment of botanists, scientists, horticulturists, and farmers.

 

 

The proposed hydroponics system consists of an enclosed farming tube, allowing the crops to grow in carefully controlled environment. The crops are sustained via the use of water pumps, light, temperature, and a nutrient-enriched solution which eliminates the need for soil. Moreover, a diverse range of crops will be grown, consisting of a selection sourced from six continents. These will be grown communally by the volunteers as a way of promoting cohesion and cross-cultural collaboration. Thus, the farm will form an inclusive environment, acting as a microcosm for the rich biodiversity and cultural diversity of planet Earth.

On the lower levels, surrounding the tube, there are laboratory spaces for scientific exploration and experimentation. Above this level, there’s a range of communal spaces; this includes a gym, social area, and a kitchen-dining space for the consumption of the farm produce. On the accommodation level, containing the personal sleeping pods, the farming tube transitions into a communal garden space, forming a well-being area for the volunteers to relax – sustaining their health and well-being via biophilia.

 

 

#01 Winner

 

HOME-DOME by Wenyi Zhu, Xiner Dong & Yipeng Shen

AN EARTH DOME
An Earth Dome, a Mobile-Earth within the Starship, was built for 24 astronauts of different regions, cultures, genders and ages to communicate with their families and friends on the earth. It is conceivable that the first 24 astronauts to arrive on Mars will come from 24 cities on Earth that are included in the World Cultural Heritage List. During the 9-month long journey to Mars, every astronaut has 2 hours a week to “Return” to Earth, and “Reunion”with relatives and friends on Earth through communication devices in the ” Earth Dome “, and communicate with the cities in the earth’s hometown.

 

 

AN INCLUSIVE DOME
AN INCLUSIVE DOME, a metaphor for the home of the Earth, was created as an inclusive communication platform. These 24 astronauts could share breaking news from their own hometowns in the Dome. They could also plant flowers and crops through aeroponic, and enjoy different local food together. Nine months of living together could prepare for their future cooperation on Mars. At the same time, 24 separated suites with their own bathrooms ensured their privacy.

AN ADAPTABLE DOME
According to the program, the size of the Payload Volume is 16m in the widest diameter, 7.2m in the narrowest diameter, and 34.48m in the height. A hollow sphere with a diameter of 10.5m was designed as a symbol of the Earth’s home. As the Dome, it can be made of light materials. 270 panels for MR formed a dome inside the sphere. A tree symbolizing life on the earth is planted though the aeroponic in the center. Different from the current “lab-like” spacecraft, the proposal of the HOME-DOME explored a new typology of spacecraft that embodies a homy atmosphere.
This is the HOME-DOME!

 

 

#02 Finalist

 

EDEN by Eva Chee, Wee Kee Goh & Wanqing Wong

The green plant is fundamental to all life. Horticulture, besides human subsistence, has helped us live as creative and social human beings. Eden is a payload accomplished with horticulture at its core.

Eden reinforces the intrinsic human commonality of fostering life. An elongated plant growth chamber of controlled environment extends from one end to another within the payload. Many cultures have associated the earthly paradise of Eden Garden as the first place of human inhabitation; Eden will signify our first inhabitation on Mars.

The payload will continue to be utilized for plants cultivation within a protected environment on Mars. The photosynthesis process sustainably produces oxygen for survival in the tenuous Martian atmosphere. A seed bank is also incorporated into the payload, enabling terrestrial seeds to be germinated and transplanted. Eden safeguards the survivability of astronauts aboard and the human race on Mars alike.

Horticulture as an activity on Eden introduces casual collisions among the crew. It reinforces the shared values by encouraging collaborative efforts among all astronauts. The spatial configuration of the payload centered around the plant chamber further stimulates communal interactions and cultural exchange.

The astronauts are also empowered to embrace individuality in multiple dimensions. Fresh produce not only provides food and oxygen for sustenance but simultaneously enhances the astronauts’ wellbeing and nourishes their minds. By entrusting each crew with the responsibility of horticulture, the act of nurturing plants enables them to enhance their spirituality by connecting with something larger than themselves.

The journey to Mars and its inhabitation is a feat that requires both rocket science and human science. Eden is a nostalgic reminder of the astronauts’ larger mission through horticulture, an activity pivotal to our survival. By finding commonality, we can welcome the cross-cultural differences that are integral to the richness of our identities.

 

#02 Finalist

Human Coral by 贺予羲, 张莞菲珏 & 徐新茹

On the earth, we always switch between lying, sitting and standing, which will contract or stretch our muscles. But in space, muscles are always in a state of losing force, and the low gravity environment affects people’s physiological functions and their emotions. Therefore, we use some methods to help them find the movement state when they were on the earth and create a comfortable and harmonious travel atmosphere. For example, this coral-like, soft derived space.

When flying in the universe, the space is placed horizontally, and people need to move forward through constant coordinated actions when walking through it. After landing on Mars, the space is vertical. Under the attraction of Mars, people can also move in the space along the stomatal channels. And in this space division, open space, semi-open space and private space are reasonably matched to meet the needs of entertainment, sleep, sports, work and so on. There is a transparent interlayer outside the whole space, with the metal shell removed, and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the panoramic sunroof.At the same time, on the psychological level, coral, as a kind of marine life with various symbiotic relationships, symbolizes the harmonious living of mutual benefit, cooperation and win-win among 24 astronauts from different countries.

In addition, the plants is appropriately added to the reticular texture of sponges, so that people can find the feeling of living on the earth. The top floor is the cockpit, the second floor is the fitness space, the third floor is the largest public activity space, the fourth floor is the concert hall or cinema, the fifth floor is the rest cabin, and there are five material storage boxes outside the rest cabin. This tower full of soft lines is bringing the best experience to travelers.

 

#02 Finalist

OUT OF GRAVITY by Tirth Dalal & Kareena Pinto

Our vision is to create an inclusive environment that empowers a truly diverse crew to survive and thrive on an HMM. Coming from an ethnic minority, we wanted to neutralize the systemic biases inherent in ‘selection’ and ‘design’ that fail to incorporate vital idiosyncrasies & behaviors of the under-represented populations.

To manifest this in a human centered way, we conducted an investigation using design thinking into a day in the life of each crew member, on earth & on the envisioned on the spaceship. Through this, we discovered essential requirements for our design, spanning the physical (survival, exercise), mental (psychological, beliefs) & interactive (social, cultural).

Our design tenets stemmed from envisioning the systems essential for a congenial & comfortable HMM habitat, namely safety, practicality, sustainability, and well-being. We crafted our solution to meet the crew’s core human needs given all the constraints and challenges (microgravity, EVAs, muscle atrophy, bone density loss, radiation, etc.)

Through examining the optimal work life balance mix for humans on earth & the functions for a successful HMM, we allocated space to specific categories – Communal (36%), Living & Work (21% each), Logistics (14%), Storage (8%). We have strategically positioned these spaces to maximize interaction yet provide sufficient privacy.

We have built familiarity and autonomy into the functional aspects like logistics, control, and safety. We create optionality with structure through multi-purpose-built components that maximize space utility and openness for minimizing isolation/ confinement.

We give essential functions like living, recreation, exercise, entertainment, and faith modular forms such that individuals could tailor the environment as their needs evolve & monotony fades in.

Our investigations unearthed that it is imperative to build in normal earth activities as interventions to minimize experience variation. So, we created “escape spaces” where the crew can engage in VR Earth experiences (relive memories, celebrate festivities, play games).”

 

 

#03 Honourable Mention

 

THE BALANCE SPACESHIP by shira martzaino & Michal armon

The pandemic Brought with it many mental and physical challenges to the human race. For us, on the personal side – we experienced double and multiplied challenges. We are architects who roam the world. Observe and learn new environments while planning online. We set up the business a year before the outbreak – and had no idea how relevant our business would become. Our second stop in the nomad’s world was Vietnam. Fate wished and for a year and a half Vietnam was the safest place to be – but mentally we were stuck in a bubble from which no one comes out and no one enters it. The desire to participate in the competition comes from a great personal connection. For the past year, we have felt that we are “stuck” in a spaceship, safe but with the same people from other cultures which have led to extreme confrontations of a kind we have not yet known. We found ourselves many times in strict isolation in the same building with another 20 people trying to figure out how to connect. Having heard about the competition we realized how much we can understand and connect to the feelings that the passengers may experience. We took our personal experience and tried to translate it into the planning.

 

 

Our project Focus on the wellbeing of human beings under very extreme social circumstances. we think that in our world we’re surrounded by color and simulation that does not exist on the common spaceship and in space. therefore, we based our design on the theory of color using the spaceship to create balance. cold colors on the outside and warm colors on the inside of the spaceship. the second thing which was very important for us is understanding human needs under these circumstances the need for love the need for connection with people you don’t know. using game boards from around the world to create an integration of cultures. Humankind has been using games for cultural connection for centuries and this is a tradition that is very important to maintain even in space using technology.
The meditation and dating room (using projection of Romantic or relaxing places) is also part of our planning because we understand how important it is to connect to yourself in this kind of experience and also to connect to others -especially to create companionship (just like in the big flood from the Bible.)

Our planning also focuses on the living space which is a dynamic space that can change porting according to the friendship that you create and the relationships that form.

 

 

#03 Honourable Mention

A New Mundane by Xi Gong & Cecelia Huang

With 24 astronauts hailing from all over earth, “A New Mundane” is introduced. A seemingly new form of living that will become the norm for the future of humanity. The project introduces an internal journey taking each of the astronauts appreciating their background and bringing them together to create one culture, an Earth Culture.
To design a key space that represents Earth, the main communal area is a reimagined forest. It becomes a garden to reminisce, as the green reminds them if the green from nature creating a bright space in the dark universe. The garden can become their own space with their own pictures that reminds them of their loved ones or their beloved planet. Each other space is differentiated by colour. Colours that represent the brightness and joy of Earth.

The project aims to create a culture from 24 different cultures on Earth. The payload is designed where the bottom half gives privacy to everyone. Allowing them to have their own space. Each bedroom filled with different personalities becoming the root for future of humanity. The private bedrooms symbolise the many different roots we have from Earth that have come together. As you ascend further into the payload, the top half become more open to include more public spaces. Spaces to relax, work together, exercise and eat together. The more public and open part of the payload symbolises this journey and growth from the roof to grow into a new race, the Human Race. Where we look past the colour of our skin, the shape of our eyes and the colour of our hair but instead we look at this new form of living that represents humanity and its growth.

 

 

#03 Honourable Mention

Back to Beginnings by Andreea Graur, Raluca Mocanu & Gabriel Panasiu

In this new beginning we try to go back to the time when there were no races, nationalities, religions and politics on Earth and nature was directly linked with human kind as it is shown in primitive paintings. Looking on our evolution as humans there was a time back when we could care less about our upbringing. The goal to survive put in motion the innate instinct of community. The individualist pursuit of development created mistakes which are still with us today.
While going back to basics we take with us the memory of Earth and of humanity. The organic shapes of nature have a positive impact on mental health, are friendly in microgravity conditions and can increase the ship’s integrity as shown in bionic architecture.
We imagine this journey to Mars as a story that is publicly broadcasted to Earth, full of diverse and interactive social events through which we can learn to unlearn and have the chance to become beings of the Universe. For this reason, the crew can function in two shifts and must be composed by people who are highly skilled professionals and good communicators. We think that the team can be composed of pilots, engineers, medical staff, scientists, broadcasting specialists and artists.
The ship resembles the human ribcage, but also butterfly wings which protect a main cocoon: the sleeping pods and solar storm shelter. We integrated functions that can encourage social interactions, cultural exchange while maintaining mental balance in such a long voyage (spaces for art, games, meditation, events etc.).

 

#04 Editor’s Choice / People’s Choice Award 

From Future Design by Fernanda Tonon Bittencourt

A special space trip to Mars on humanity’s future course on other planets.

 

#04 Editor’s Choice / People’s Choice Award 

OUT OF GRAVITY by Tirth Dalal & Kareena Pinto

Our vision is to create an inclusive environment that empowers a truly diverse crew to survive and thrive on an HMM. Coming from an ethnic minority, we wanted to neutralize the systemic biases inherent in ‘selection’ and ‘design’ that fail to incorporate vital idiosyncrasies & behaviors of the under-represented populations.

To manifest this in a human centered way, we conducted an investigation using design thinking into a day in the life of each crew member, on earth & on the envisioned on the spaceship. Through this, we discovered essential requirements for our design, spanning the physical (survival, exercise), mental (psychological, beliefs) & interactive (social, cultural).

Our design tenets stemmed from envisioning the systems essential for a congenial & comfortable HMM habitat, namely safety, practicality, sustainability, and well-being. We crafted our solution to meet the crew’s core human needs given all the constraints and challenges (microgravity, EVAs, muscle atrophy, bone density loss, radiation, etc.)

Through examining the optimal work life balance mix for humans on earth & the functions for a successful HMM, we allocated space to specific categories – Communal (36%), Living & Work (21% each), Logistics (14%), Storage (8%). We have strategically positioned these spaces to maximize interaction yet provide sufficient privacy.

We have built familiarity and autonomy into the functional aspects like logistics, control, and safety. We create optionality with structure through multi-purpose-built components that maximize space utility and openness for minimizing isolation/ confinement.

We give essential functions like living, recreation, exercise, entertainment, and faith modular forms such that individuals could tailor the environment as their needs evolve & monotony fades in.

Our investigations unearthed that it is imperative to build in normal earth activities as interventions to minimize experience variation. So, we created “escape spaces” where the crew can engage in VR Earth experiences (relive memories, celebrate festivities, play games).

      

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