Sci-fi Urbanism
From canned foods and quick oats to washing machines and vacuum cleaners, the Industrial Revolution followed by the modern movement aimed to liberate humankind from tedious labour.By saving time and eliminating drudgery, these movements promised more leisure time and the kind of freedom for self-cultivation once the privileged preserve of aristocracy. Convenience was to be the great democratiser.
In the case of cities, modernist planners and architects foresaw an, in which transparent footbridges criss-cross midair between skyscrapers, creating one of the most vivid inspirations of urban architecture of the 20th century.
