Concept for mobile homestead anchored by the shore.

I modeled the homestead in 3D in 2021 and it has some practical design flaws since I'm not an architect and my main focus was exploring the aesthetics.

A few things lacking: I didn't spend time on working out a proper homestead-to-homestead connection system. The general idea was to connect homesteads via extendable bridges. Under the platforms it would make sense to have large airtight rounded structures (floats/pontoons) that stabilize the homestead. I have no idea what the maritime technical requirements for seasteading in the open sea would be, so take this as an amateur vision that needs overhaul.

The homestead has three floors, with the main apartment below deck. The idea is having either an enclosed internal ladder system between the floors, an enclosed elevator or both. If one level is compromised by attackers, the owner must be able to pass between the three levels securely within the enclosed ladder/elevator system.

The elevator shaft would most practically be located on the outside of the structure, albeit the drawback is that it impacts the silhouette of the homestead. Below deck it would have an exit door and a dock for maritime vessels. The homestead could also have a diving chamber below the whole structure as an additional escape route. Think James Bond. 😄

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Below is an interior view of the homestead to give an idea of what the view is from the wooden deck level.

This mid-section apartment might need larger space than this, although since the main apartment would be below deck, the upper deck outlook doesn't need to be massive.

Here is a better view.

Nice aesthetic. Well done.

I'm have to ask: Did you ever play the Myst series?

That also kinda caught my attention. It's very Myst-like.

Thanks. I never advanced very far in Myst so I wouldn't know, but it's a cool game.

Myst itself was the somewhat primitive looking original. With Riven it became nearly breathtaking (for its time).

I never played Riven.

I should check if the Myst series is available on GOG for the holiday season ... 🎄😁

What is GOG?

Why, it's Good Old Games, specializes in preserving old games in a playable state, (and new games without DRM nastiness).

https://www.gog.com/

Huh. Never heard of that before.

Buddy, there's a veritable treasure trove waiting for you...

Like I need a gaming addiction... LOL

YES! They have it, 50% off. W00t! 🎄ðŸĪŠ

Thanks. Yes I did play Myst but only in the starting area, it was on a past girlfriend's computer at the time. For the concept I was using general StarWars Mos Eisley ideas for the architecture, just in metal and glass instead of clay/sand.

think: storm surge / superwave

Very pretty!

Thanks! Not so practical yet but we have to start with simple ideas and then extrapolate.