Roc H Biel's 'Martian Relics' Imagines Homeware for Mars from Rammed Earth and Recycled Aerospace Steel

Roc H Biel, a designer based in London, has introduced 'Martian Relics,' a series of five household items that contemplate life on Mars while also critiquing the ongoing space race and environmental challenges on Earth. The collection includes a plate, mirror, window, flower pot, and water filter, all crafted from rammed earth and recycled stainless steel sourced from aerospace materials. Biel utilized multipart moulds for accurate creation, producing the items in his studio in London and capturing images of them against Lanzarote's volcanic backdrop. Each object reflects on themes such as domestic practices, ecological degradation, and water scarcity. The collection, reaching up to 22 centimeters and weighing as much as four kilograms, was featured in designboom's DIY section, edited by Christina Vergopoulou.