Inside a Mad Max-style retro-futuristic oasis in the desert

Published on Jun 07, 2023 at 11:34 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis

Last updated on Jun 08, 2023 at 9:59 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by Kate Bain

Inside a Mad Max-style retro-futuristic oasis in the desert

OutpostX has just built a bunch of retro-futuristic structures in the middle of the Utah desert and they’re like nothing else.

Architecturally unique and far away from the chaos of the cities, these structures look like they were transported from a different era.

Three types of concepts are available: Fantasy, Zen and Sky.

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Fantasy huts (pictured above) are basically cave-style houses emerging from the landscape.

They look like they’re made of rock and in fact stone was used for the walls and the floor, while wood was used for the doors and most of the furniture.

Zen homes (above) are transparent domes designed to give you a 24/7, 360-degree view of the landscape around you and the sky above you.

Sky lodges (below) are treehouse-style abodes perched over the desert, accessible via a bridge.

Located on a seasonally dry lake bed, these OutpostX designs look like they came straight out of a Mad Max movie.

Speaking of Mad Max, OutpostX has also built five sand cruisers designed to transport you from one side of the compound to the other.

These sand cruisers are a sight to behold as they honestly look like a movie prop, partly due to the shape and partly because they’re deliberately painted to give off a rusty, vintage vibe.

The location is a living thing, and that’s part of the experience.

In the summer, the lake bed looks like a barren desert out of a sci-fi movie.

When the temperature drops and the rain comes, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a one-inch deep reflective lake you feel like you’re levitating over.

And then finally, when the temperature drops even more in the winter, the lake will freeze over and it’ll look like a crystalized sea of granite.

To minimize environmental impact, the area is equipped with a 100,000-gallon water reservoir that’ll be used to create irrigation canals to fertilize the soil.

The compound spans 240 acres and units are located at least 100 feet from one another, giving you plenty of privacy as well.

The project was designed with a theme that OutpostX calls ‘Ancient Future’.

The idea is to imagine a future world where modern technology blends with nature.

The IndieGoGo campaign is live, and OutpostX has already raised over $830,000 from 1,190+ backers, on track to become the most funded hotel campaign on the platform.

Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.