Apocalyptic Architecture
MA Thesis
2005
Since the invention of nuclear weapons and the possibility of destroying the entire civilization, many protective structures have been built. The notion of shelter became the primary strategy for the survival of society. Many dystopian visions seemed to become reality, and humans had to live underground beneath the uninhabitable surface.
This research project examines these structures and their relationship to society during the Cold War, as well as their continued relevance today. Some of them are hidden because they were kept secret, and others are concealed within other structures. Digging beneath the surface of the Cold War means uncovering something that might lie beneath everyday structures.
Credits
Photos: Tim Giesen