What is it?
The Starlingship will be a few other things, besides a space diorama exhibit.
It will also include a gift and book shop that sells writing, art, jewelry and other creations to support independent artists.
It will feature areas for relaxation, with chairs, coffee tables, books, and potted plants.
The location could take many forms.
It could be a whole building, or a room in a building.
Or it could be something smaller, a popup attraction transported by bicycle.
(I don't drive, and I'm an experienced cyclist, so a bike trailer is a good fit for me.)
This version could show up at festivals and events in different areas.
It could be assembled in an indoor or outdoor setting, in any large square area.
The installation could stay up for long periods of time in non-festival areas, if any property owners are interested in leasing me space for a longer while.
This small, portable version would have just one tower of apartments.
If I have the opportunity to do this in a more permanent location, I can expand it to include more apartment buildings. A whole tiny city in outer space.
Next page: What will it look like?