Projects

Building a Martian House

Client

The Edward Marshall Trust

Location

Bristol

Martian House, Bristol

Description

Building a Martian House was a public art project to create a real prototype of a Martian House.

The project was led and conceived by artists Ella Good and Nicki Kent, in collaboration with Hugh Broughton Architects and Pearce+. It was presented in partnership with M Shed, and funded by The Edward Marshall Trust.

The Martian House was set over two levels - the upper level was made from a gold inflatable formwork, the lower level was designed to be fully below ground to maximise protection.

Winner of the Pro Tem Award at the Civic Trust Awards 2023.

Image courtesy of Hugh Broughton Architects and Pearce+