This studio project challenges the conventional human perception of nature as a distant, separate entity by proposing a structure designed as a habitat for urban non-humans. Rejecting the traditional idealization of pristine, human-centric spaces, the project aims to blur the boundaries between human and non-human realms. Embracing the chaotic and sporadic growth patterns found in nature, the structure incorporates intricate surface articulation into an architectural assembly, creating pockets and chambers that foster the unorganized flourishing of various non-human organisms, soil, water, and other attracted elements within an urban context.

Inspired by the unsettling growth of mold, moss, and other natural formations, the design intentionally evokes feelings of estrangement and discomfort when placed in the urban environment, challenging the picturesque depictions prevalent in Romantic paintings. Unlike the idealized notion of nature as an "away" place to discard unwanted elements or to seek solace and tranquility, this representation emphasizes nature as ever-present, messy, wild, disturbing, and unpredictable. By embedding the romanticized view of nature within the human realm, the project seeks to promote the idea of nature as complementary to both humans and non-humans, fostering the co-existence of the two worlds.

This structure, meant to disrupt the human-nature hierarchy, can only come to fruition through robotic fabrication. The irony of taking inspiration from nature, manipulating it digitally, and translating it into the physical world through robotics shows how robotic fabrication has the potential to rethink current standardized production and contemporary architecture and design. This interplay between the natural and the artificial realms adds a layer of complexity to the project, highlighting the intricate relationship between design, technology, and the unpredictable forces of nature.