In his latest book, " Black Rock City, NV: The Ephemeral Architecture of Burning Man," photographer Philippe Glade has brought together the most inspiring builds from the desert festival.
In his latest book, " Black Rock City, NV: The Ephemeral Architecture of Burning Man," photographer Philippe Glade has brought together the most inspiring builds from the desert festival.
Philippe Glade
The Dome of Dough was made of 850 loaves of bread in 2013. The builders gifted their neighbor toast at the end of the festival.
The Dome of Dough was made of 850 loaves of bread in 2013. The builders gifted their neighbor toast at the end of the festival.
Philippe Glade
"Because of the transient nature of the festival and its remoteness, without any direct access to hardware stores, architects and designers, builders must carefully plan in advance the process of building and erecting the structures," Glade said.
"Because of the transient nature of the festival and its remoteness, without any direct access to hardware stores, architects and designers, builders must carefully plan in advance the process of building and erecting the structures," Glade said.
Philippe Glade
Builders can spend all year planning, tweaking and designing their abodes for Burning Man.
Builders can spend all year planning, tweaking and designing their abodes for Burning Man.
Philippe Glade
"The main goal is to have very light components that will flat-pack and can be assembled by non-specialists as fast as possible because of the harsh environment," Glade said.
"The main goal is to have very light components that will flat-pack and can be assembled by non-specialists as fast as possible because of the harsh environment," Glade said.
Philippe Glade
According Glade, the aim of the festival is "to create life in the middle of the desert with the support of a close-knit community."
According Glade, the aim of the festival is "to create life in the middle of the desert with the support of a close-knit community."
Philippe Glade
Structures must be lightweight, quick to build, and able to cope with harsh weather conditions. These metal domes are light, strong and easy to set up.
Structures must be lightweight, quick to build, and able to cope with harsh weather conditions. These metal domes are light, strong and easy to set up.
Philippe Glade
The Pink Heart Camp by John "Halcyon" Styn was made in 2013.
The Pink Heart Camp by John "Halcyon" Styn was made in 2013.
Philippe Glade
A woman used repurposed insulation panels to create this strong and cool hexayurt.
A woman used repurposed insulation panels to create this strong and cool hexayurt.
Philippe Glade
A bird's-eye view of the Burning Man dwellings.
A bird's-eye view of the Burning Man dwellings.
Philippe Glade
The Chiton, photographed in 2013, was made from steel tubing and nylon cloth. It was created by D'Milo Hallerberg, who based the design on a primitive marine mollusk.
The Chiton, photographed in 2013, was made from steel tubing and nylon cloth. It was created by D'Milo Hallerberg, who based the design on a primitive marine mollusk.
Philippe Glade
As per tradition, some structures are burned at the end of the festival.
As per tradition, some structures are burned at the end of the festival.
Philippe Glade
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Black-Rock-City-Ephemeral-Architecture/dp/0983742804?tag=skim1x165676-20" target="_blank" target="_blank">" Black Rock City, NV: The Ephemeral Architecture of Burning Man"</a> by Philippe Glade, published by Real Paper Books, is out now.
" Black Rock City, NV: The Ephemeral Architecture of Burning Man" by Philippe Glade, published by Real Paper Books, is out now.
Philippe Glade