Build Log: Research Radio

Documenting the construction of this archive.

Day 1: Foundation

Started with the core question: what is this space for?

The answer emerged through iteration. Not a portfolio (too static). Not a blog (too casual). An archive. A transmitter. A systematic record of observations and outputs.

Technical Decisions

Framework: Astro. Content-first. Zero JavaScript by default. Perfect for an archive.

Aesthetic: Industrial-Archival. Monospace typography. Warm grays. Systematic layouts. The visual language of infrastructure.

Features:

• Persistent radio player (View Transitions)
• Live HUD showing time/location
• Content Collections for structured data
• Dynamic routing for entries

Next Steps

• Implement audio player integration
• Add image hover reveals
• Build search/filter functionality
• Design mobile navigation