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File:Kiva.png|The interior of a kiva.
File:Kiva.png|The interior of a kiva.
File:WinterC_Structures.jpg|Another kiva homestead in Visegrad.
File:WinterC_Structures.jpg|Another kiva homestead in Visegrad.
File:HR PioneerKiva Concept.jpg|Concept art of a damaged kiva interior.
File:HR_KivaCommunalDorm_Concept.jpg|Concept art of a kiva dormitory.
File:HR_KivaCommunalDorm_Concept.jpg|Concept art of a kiva dormitory.
File:HR_Kiva_CommunalLivingRoom_Concept.jpg|Concept art of a communal living room in a kiva.
File:HR_Kiva_CommunalLivingRoom_Concept.jpg|Concept art of a communal living room in a kiva.
File:HR PioneerKiva Concept.jpg|Concept art of a damaged kiva interior.
File:HR OvergrownKivaConcept.jpg|Concept art of an overgrown kiva.
File:HR KivaBarnConcept.jpg|Concept art of a kiva with a barn.
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Revision as of 03:08, March 27, 2021

Promotional image for an early build of Halo: Reach featuring the a kiva in Visegrád. Screenshot of the level Winter Contingency from the Halo: Reach press kit.
A typical kiva homestead on Reach.

A Kiva was a type of settlement on the human colony world of Reach. Situated in the harsh wilderness of the planet, they were arranged in small communities with the inhabitants making a living out of farming or handicrafts.[1][2]

Built mostly of concrete, kivas were utilitarian in design, but nonetheless designed to be comfortable. Most of the structures were rounded, circling a central courtyard, and often partially subterranean. Due to their remoteness, kivas were often self-sustaining, located outside power grids and powered by their own wind turbines. Visegrad had a community of kiva homesteads.[3]

Trivia

  • The overall design of the kivas was likely inspired by kivas, rounded underground rooms used by Puebloan peoples for religious rituals.
  • Bungie's designers went to great lengths designing a purpose and function for each of the kivas in the level Winter Contingency.[2]

Gallery

  • The interior of a kiva.

    The interior of a kiva.

  • Another kiva homestead in Visegrad.

    Another kiva homestead in Visegrad.

  • Concept art of a kiva dormitory.

    Concept art of a kiva dormitory.

  • Concept art of a communal living room in a kiva.

    Concept art of a communal living room in a kiva.

  • Concept art of a damaged kiva interior.

    Concept art of a damaged kiva interior.

  • Concept art of an overgrown kiva.

    Concept art of an overgrown kiva.

  • Concept art of a kiva with a barn.

    Concept art of a kiva with a barn.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Remember Reach, New Life
  2. ^ a b Halo: Reach, Legendary Edition Developer Commentary
  3. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Winter Contingency
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