Architecture and film

Name: Lok Shuet Ying Cherie UID: 3036107505 In the book “Imagining Urban Futures,” author Carl Abbott discusses the works of science fiction writers James Blish and Stephen Baxter. It introduces the concept of mobile cities. Abbott highlights Blish’s “Cities in Flight,” which introduces the idea of mobile cities, and Baxter’s “Walker City,” a more plausible but limited version of a mobile city that can adapt to significant geophysical changes without being tied to a specific location.. The passage presents a challenge: traditional cities are stationary, spreading from a center without moving. However, science fiction writers can imagine cities that can

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Stepping into a vintage stationery store in Hong Kong, with its white backdrop and red signage, creates a unique atmosphere that resonates with a sense of nostalgia and charm. The presence of weathered yellowed cabinets and aged papers further enhances this sentiment, transporting visitors to a bygone era where the act of writing was treasured and cherished. In such a setting, people are imbued with a feeling of delight and anticipation. The physicality of the store itself holds a special allure, drawing individuals in to explore the wide array of stationery items. The tactile experience of browsing through shelves filled

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