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Documentation of an Ephemeral Structure

In the region of fine grains where the tide subsides and the whispers of wind carry tales of old, a sand castle emerges.

Constructed with precision: layers of moist sand, compacted to withstand gravitational forces and tidal rhythms. The technical intricacies of its architecture rival that of stone fortifications:

• Foundation: ~0.5 meters below surface water saturation point.
• Walls: 3D grid structures formed at acute angles to resist static and dynamic loads.
• Entrances: Arched gateways designed for optimal evacuation routes during incoming tides.

Yet, within hours, the state function of this construction transitions to nonexistence, a melancholic testimony to nature's dominion.