I've always been fascinated by modern dystopias. I think the world's slums are probably the ultimate dystopias but there are also some more advanced buildings that have a "Bladerunner" atmosphere. The Kowloon Walled City (dismantled in 1993) was a prime example.
The Ponte Tower in Johannesburg also seems like a modern dystopia:
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"If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you."-President Lyndon B. Johnson Donald Trump is a poor man's idea of a rich man, a weak man's idea of a strong man, and a stupid man's idea of a smart man. Am I an Asseau?
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"If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you."-President Lyndon B. Johnson Donald Trump is a poor man's idea of a rich man, a weak man's idea of a strong man, and a stupid man's idea of a smart man. Am I an Asseau?
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"If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you."-President Lyndon B. Johnson Donald Trump is a poor man's idea of a rich man, a weak man's idea of a strong man, and a stupid man's idea of a smart man. Am I an Asseau?
The Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, or as I called it: The Temple of Hate. Very imposing, monolithic structure. Perhaps a bit too clean to be dystopic, but the shape and style definitely match. You can't see it in the picture, but there's a trench that goes around the building right at the base to give the appearance that the building is floating. It also makes it look like an impenetrable fortress. It's a pretty impressive building for such a small city (Brandon MB, pop 50k.)
All it needs IMO is "ACME" in big red letters instead of "ROGERS" revolving around the top.
Though in all honesty, I kinda like it, if not just for its absurdity.
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