Martian Architecture 26

The air is thick with the smell of exotic spices and the sound of busy chatter. The room is huge, with a high ceiling that stretches up into a point. The walls are lined with windows, some small and round, others tall and rectangular. Through them you can see the blackness of space and the bright dots of stars. In the center of the room there is a large tree, its branches reaching up to the ceiling. Around it are gathered people from all walks of life: scientists in white lab coats, children playing games, couples holding hands. All around the edges of the room are stands selling food and drink, or offering services like massages or haircuts. It's a bustling hub of activity, full of energy and life.