Season 2 of Andor is fast approaching and I couldn’t be more excited. For the thrills of a rebellion blazing into action, yes, but also for more scenes of Syril Karn’s home life with mom. TBB alum Mansur Soeleman is also a fan of Syril’s dining nook and used it as an inspiration for a cozy apartment vignette for his Star Wars Factions character Jani Pryce. Mansur describes the aesthetic as “Space IKEA,” and I’m here for it.
Mansur built the three room apartment for the Star Wars Faction role-playing game, where participants were challenged to create a scene of civilian life. (I just love the idea of getting XP from building beds instead of blasters!) Mansur went above and beyond, presenting both Jani’s Scandinavian New Republic modern abode as well as a towering slice of the exterior, complete with a motorized Elevator. With its clean lines and minimal greebling, Mansur’s apartment perfectly cpatures the look of an Inner Rim world sheltered from scum and villainy.
The clean interior is brightened by brilliant under-stair lighting. I’m a sucker for the color combination of dark orange, grey and brick yellow that evokes Andor and Rebels.
Jani’s living room features a cozy bed inset into the wall. Mansur employs excellent SNOT techniques to form the oval inset with ingots serving as the curved mattress surface. As someone who appreciates a softer mattress, Star Wars beds don’t strike me as comfortable. It’s a pity Disney shut down the Galactic Starcruiser resort where one could have the experience of sleeping in a nook like this.
Finally, Mansur made sure to include a room for the one activity that Star Wars media avoids talking about. Yes, Jani has a toilet.
Looking for more builds of civilian living in a galaxy far, far away? We also loved Tim Goddard’s cozy shuttle for tiny living.
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