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Dystopian Disneyland: The Story Behind Turkey’s Castle Ghost Town

Camilla Ghisleni — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:30:00 +0000

Most of us have probably imagined living in a castle at some point, whether during childhood, enchanted by fairy tales, or as adults studying European monarchies. Considering this fascination, what would you think if you had the chance to buy your castle? In mid-2014, you could make that dream a reality in Turkey for just $370,000. Each luxurious 325-square-meter castle came complete with blue turrets and spiral staircases. The only catch? Your castle would be one of 731 identical ones. But who cares about exclusivity when you have the chance to live in a Disney fairy tale?

Exploring the Architecture of Star Wars: In a Galaxy Far Away, Using the Tangible for Futuristic Visualizations

Rebecca Ildikó Leete — Sun, 01 May 2022 07:30:00 +0000

Depicting architectural visualizations of the future is no easy feat, so it makes much sense for designers to use aspects of our existing architecture as a foundation for these fictional worlds. Despite recent advancements in terms of animation technologies and CGI, there is still substantial use of existing architecture to provide tangible structural elements in film.

Gentrification and Dystopia: The Future of Mexico City in the Aftermath of the Covid-19 Pandemic

Mónica Arellano — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

When looking at the population of the world's metropolises, in this case Mexico City, the reality is that the majority of the people living there have migrated from other regions of the country and, sometimes, from other countries as well. Of course, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, companies and schools have gone virtual, and, with their work and studies no longer tied to urban centers, people have left in masse for the coast and other less populated areas in search of space and lower living costs.

[TRANS-] topia 2019 :: journal call for submissions

Rene Submissions — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:55:00 +0000

[TRANS-] topia
across, beyond, through :: critique, fantasy, technology

This Video Presents an Abstract Reflection on Our Modern Cities of Glass

Suneet Zishan Langar — Sat, 08 Jul 2017 09:30:00 +0000

In this visual essay, Greek filmmaker Yiannis Biliris documents the all-pervasive pall of glass that covers the modern city. The three-and-a-half-minute-long film, produced by Visual Suspect and shot entirely in Hong Kong, captures the vivid reflections seen in the facades of the city’s buildings, as Biliris selectively pans and zooms his camera to instill a strong sense of urgency in the viewer’s mind.