Matthias Hollwich's work aims to upgrade manmade environments on a human and engaging scale. His latest project BOOM is a Palm Springs haven for the aging gay community. Well, at least initially. BOOM is a 100+ acre site complete with boutique hotels (by Sadar + Vuga and Joel Sanders Architect), wellness centre (by HOLLWICH RUSHNER), an entertainment complex (by LOT-EK), commercial complex (by Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s)... plus eight neighbourhoods each one designed by a different architect.

There's a club house” and “healing fun house” too. Sounds like a real world Second Life. More images here.