Winning Honourable Mention
The moon has been humanity’s first destination beyond Earth, and future plans involve the establishment of a lunar colony, representing a significant stride toward cosmic exploration.
In this remarkable scenario, Young Architect Competition presented Moon Station in collaboration with the Topical Team on Planetary Caves of the European Space Agency. This competition aims to design the first moon research base.
To meet the formidable challenges of the inhospitable lunar environment and support on-site exploration and scientific analysis, the lunar base has been designed as a mobile structure. With its core infrastructure facilities situated inside the cave, the base can slide a distance of 600 meters between the cave and the outer shell, constructed using 3D printing technology.
Expanding the station’s transportation infrastructure to the outer cave opens up flexible and enjoyable exploration possibilities within and beyond the lunar cave. Furthermore, the station is purposefully designed to move in alignment with the moon’s 29.5- day rotation, ensuring optimal synchronization with lunar cycles and enriching the overall exploration experience.
The station’s programs are accommodated within standardized modules arranged linearly, providing a walkable environment that is essential for the predominantly indoor lifestyle of the crew. This configuration allows for individual facility replacement without causing significant disruption to the entire station. Moreover, the interior furniture is designed to be securely fastened during station movement.
View of Station
