Posts about Building BRC

Follow the stories of building an annual desert metropolis.

Counting down the hours

August 28, 2011 By John Curley

It really won't be long now. The months and months of prep are finished, you're on your way or about ...Read More

August 28, 2011 By Michael Holden

As anyone who has walked back to camp after watching the sun come up out at the trash fence will ...Read More

August 27, 2011 By John Curley

The installation of the last spire is another of the key milestones in the building of Black Rock City. And ...Read More

August 27, 2011 By Michael Holden

Today is the day that many of us have been anticipating for weeks or months or years: The day that ...Read More

August 26, 2011 By John Curley

There's been a dramatic shift in the city over the past four or five days. The people who build the ...Read More

August 25, 2011 By John Curley

There are miles and miles of welcome signs and road signs to put up in Black Rock City, and a ...Read More

August 23, 2011 By John Curley

The Temple started its ascent towards the heavens this morning, as a 120-foot crane arrived and started stacking the component ...Read More

August 22, 2011 By John Curley

The Man Kcrew was on the playa last night, and they invited all hands to join them in waxing the ...Read More

August 22, 2011 By John Curley

The Shade crew was out early today -- really early -- so you'll be able to grab some shade when ...Read More