Claustrophobia alert! This building is unique in the world. It brings together 10,000 people out of 2,243 dwellings, spread over 18 floors. Where is it?
Between science fiction films and reality there is sometimes only one step. This architectural example proves this. If this terrifying but impressive building has been seen in films like Transformers: Age of extinction or the animated remake Ghost in the Shellit is as well rooted in reality.
Nicknamed “Monster Building“Because of its extraordinary infrastructure (not to say iconic), it is not far from 10,000 people who house in the 2,243 dwellings distributed in the five buildings gathered in a single block, all on 18 floors. A one Architectural prowess which must also be emphasized. natural …
Only, if this building was built in this way, it was to meet a demand: the significant immigration wave experienced by the city of Hong Kong, during the Chinese cultural revolution in 1966. It’s Watt Mo -Kei, a Hong Kong businessman, who seized the opportunity by funding this social housing project in King’s Road. Surprisingly, this staggering construction respects construction codes and government regulations of the time.
Since this period, the city of Hong Kong has failed to unclog its city which still had in 2022, 7,333,200 inhabitants. A problem whose solution is to stack over and more apartments until they reach impressive heights. Despite everything, the population does not seem embarrassed by this overcrowding or their rent (between 500 and 650 euros), and tourists take full eyes. The hashtag #MONSTERBUILING has more than 24,000 publications. A real tourist attraction like our Eiffel Tower!
