Ziyi Chen, "A Box, A Habitat, A Colony"
This project reimagines lunar habitats through generative design, balancing efficiency with human-centered spatial experiences. By using computational algorithms, it explores how controlled randomness can create modular habitats that adapt to diverse needs.
A standardized connection system allows units to be easily assembled, reconfigured, or expanded, balancing order and flexibility. The method produces varied interior environments—ranging from private quarters to collaborative workspaces and communal hubs—while maintaining coherence through embedded design rules. By challenging conventional approaches to extraterrestrial architecture, the research proposes a scalable, uncertainty-driven model that prioritizes adaptability, redefining how habitats might evolve in extreme environments.
Program: Master of Architecture
Advisor: Brady Peters
