Desert Ark: The First 3D-Printed Concrete Structure in the Chinese Desert
Desert Ark is a collection of 3D-printed structures by designRESERVE, located in the desert in China, to provide shelter.
The Chinese architecture studio designRESERVE presents Desert Ark, a series of 3D-printed modules installed in the Tengger Desert in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China.
- These small shelters were designed for volunteers planting trees and reforesting this arid part of the country.
- Covering a total area of 150 square meters, the space comprises nine independent units—bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, showers, and toilets—arranged around a shared terrace.
Created using 3D printing with concrete, specifically a mixture of cement and sand, this project is further proof of the versatility of additive manufacturing and demonstrates its ability to reach even remote areas like the desert.
Author's summary: 3D-printed Desert Ark provides shelter.
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