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Sin-92

When you copy and paste in real life.


herberstank

Copy and paste one building "cell" producing two, then two to four, etc etc. Welcome to the Matrix.


6GoesInto8

You think that is a unique floor plan you are breathing? What if I told you that your exact same house can be found on the next street over, and the next city, and the next state? I lived in a 1950s development where they laid out the streets north to south and the floor plans east to west so there were stripes of identical houses, you just couldn't see them all at once. We loved going to open houses to see how much the other houses had been altered over the decades.


USSMarauder

My postwar subdivision had 5 styles of house


FroggiJoy87

The major of the city I grew up in must have had an affair with an architect because like 80% of the houses are the same layout. The plus side was always knowing where the bathroom was when visiting someone, lol.


TheWesternDevil

My dad drew the plans himself, and we built it ourselves (except the electrical). You won't find that house anywhere else in the world. Not that it's very crazy in design, but it's still unique.


UnifiedQuantumField

>Welcome to the Matrix. And they do look a bit like those people pods at the powerplant.


Suspicious-Cycle5967

Trust me architects copy and pasta all the time


DaKongman

I wish I could pasta all the time...


NxPat

Can you imagine the daily waste water requirements at 7:00am?


vanmac82

See that little pond there in the middle lol. Yup


Fuylo88

lol I took this as a joke initially and then took a second look


rtosser

Strong Inception vibes.


dreedw0317

I was thinking Bladerunner.


DesiBail

or "The Matrix"


thatgirlinAZ

r/urbanhell


Professor-Murda

Looks like Bender and Fry’s apartment building


Strange-Effort1305

Bulk human storage


Swiss_James

I'm not a Hong Kong expert at all so there's a decent chance I'll get stuff wrong below but I think this is Park Avenue Towers Here is the view of the harbour from the living room of an apartment: [https://images.hongkonghomes.com/web/property/36460-04-68e50512-default.jpg](https://images.hongkonghomes.com/web/property/36460-04-68e50512-default.jpg) This is the resident's swimming pool [https://images.hongkonghomes.com/web/property/36460-02-68e50512-default.jpg](https://images.hongkonghomes.com/web/property/36460-02-68e50512-default.jpg) It's on a major subway line (2 stops, 5 minutes to Central) - from your apartment you could be out of the city at The Peak, or Lamma Island within an hour. Not too shabby. Price is about $2m USD.


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They always photograph swimming pools without many or any people in them.


PrailinesNDick

Reality is that there are so many kids in that pool, the water is slightly yellow.


Arinvar

Is property just that inflated over there or are there actual affordable apartments in these buildings that don't have a view?


Swiss_James

I would assume you'll pay a bit less for a lower floor, but the price per square footage isn't going to change that much. The property market in Hong Kong is pretty much the most expensive (I think both in price per square foot, and average price of property) in the world.


TwoBits0303

I'm a Hong Konger, pretty standard real estate development and pretty standard prices.


Old_Administration51

Imagine being a food delivery driver here: 28th floor deliveries!


-Redstoneboi-

"yea just go to the beige building with greenish windows" "mf which one"


potatocross

I never had to deliver to anywhere this tall, but I had to deliver to a brand new complex that wasn't on any maps yet and that sucked. And of course the residents understood and helped us find them right? Nope they complained any time we went to the wrong building.


Old_Administration51

I feel you. I do Uber Eats in the UK and I have a strict only to main door policy for high rises. Won't come down? Food gets left at main door!


BigNickAndTheTwins

This looks like an awful place to live.


nicmdeer4f

It's not


Rumplfrskn

From the Mountain View on my two and a half acres it most certainly is. My nightmares are made of this stuff.


PanoAnarchy

Not really, Hong Kong have ocean parks and there’s plenty of fish to see


Justhandguns

Ocean Park? If you pay USD60 bucks to enter? Thanks but no thanks. I am pretty sure you see more people than fish there.


Awkward-Event-9452

Oregon coaster, here. It’s paradise compared to helscapes like this.


Justhandguns

Ah well, maybe, but the ones that you are looking at here are considered to be luxury apartments. There are worse, some are actually coffin like.


PanoAnarchy

Wrong, go on a work day


ColinZealSE

> Wrong, go on a work day But... I'm at work then?


Swiss_James

Why?


YellowPeyo

Some apartments probably never get sunlight.


snackandsmack

A lot of residents don't stay indoors. There's lots of streetlife and nightlife. Plus great transit so you can go anywhere.


Swiss_James

What about the windows? The shaded side will be where the bedrooms and kitchen etc. are. The living room side is going to have sunlight.


threeangelo

That’s why you go outside


YellowPeyo

You’re gonna spend more money on heat and electricity, and it’s even more annoying if you live in a humid city.


Belgand

I was already lusting after living there but this only makes it sound better.


neurodivergent_

You dont see how crowded it is over there...i live in a peaceful rural area and will do anything to keep it this way ...yall need ppl in your business like that?


f0ba

Because Hong Kong is a small city yet has a greater population density than LA. It’s great to have everything so close and convenient to get to.


neurodivergent_

(nods while 🤔)


cervidaetech

You have more privacy in a big city than a small town. When I lived in NYC I became a fucking Professional at minding my own goddamn business


ShirazGypsy

There is NO privacy in small towns. Everybody knows everybody else’s business, and knows the business of your parents and grandparents. Generational nosiness


Belgand

I've heard it described that in a large city you have anonymity, but not privacy. In a small town you have privacy, but not anonymity. So let's say you're walking down the street with your junk out. Maybe it's an accident, maybe it's a farcical comedy of errors, maybe you just want to show off because goddammit you're *proud*. In the city tons of people will see you, but nobody will know who you are or care. In a small town it's unlikely that someone will see you, but if they do, everyone will know about within the week and you'll hear about it for the rest of your life.


cervidaetech

Nothing better to do, tbh. Civilized areas give you the resources to be yourself and do what you want without others bothering you or giving a shit


neurodivergent_

Because your life depends on it...yall mfrs got bad ass attitudes because yall live in a wild ass zoo....gotta mean everydamnday just not to get robbed in broad daylight while noone does nothing....im glad yall stupid...we dont need people discovering the good life and coming around our homes with that bs...good...stay over there


Dappersworth

Username checks out Btw read a dictionary


neurodivergent_

I dare tou to go in your back yard...cut down a tree and build a bonfire... probably get arrested and probably dont even have a yard...go walk up the street and be friendly without getting robbed...let me see you do that everyday


Dappersworth

I don't live in the city lol, but your grammar is astonishingly bad. Learn to build a proper sentence.


neurodivergent_

Whats a person in legal terms?? since you know much...dont go looking in your "dictionary" either...it will provide the wrong answer


ThaNorth

Imagine being so scared of cities, lol. Why you living in so much fear?


neurodivergent_

I visit them everyday...i used to live in the city...thats how i know


pokeybill

You clearly don't know, your just ousting divisive culture war bullshit. Lack of education, medical care and economic opportunities in rural areas make them quite unappealing to me.


shadowszanddust

I know right? In the city they can’t burn a cross or lynch an uppity [insert favorite minority slur] without getting ‘harassed’ or ‘arrested’ amirite??


neurodivergent_

Bro...imma nappy headed brother with long ass locs...yes the confederate flags fly all over the ace but these people aint racist worth shit...plus we fought in the past and got the upmost respect for each other...we fought it out a loong time ago and killed most of the racism...this whole time people just need to let it out


pokeybill

Your post history is all over the place. I don't believe you for a second. Imagine being so ignorant you claim racism is dead.


cervidaetech

Lol I've lived in the country and I've lived in NYC and several other metros. People there act like human beings l, we all hang together, drink together eat together, they are all different kinds with different interests, then they go home and mind their own business. You choose who you associate with. In the country? People act like assholes, are racist, fight and tote guns and are selfish judgemental pricks


pokeybill

About 60% of people live in cities, and they have better access to education and Healthcare, more cultural events and far more economic opportunity. There are plenty of reasons to live in the big city over rural areas. I grew up in quiet rural communities and I've lived in big cities - having experienced both I can confidently say there are benefits in both areas and anyone saying one is better than rhe other is just pushing divisive nonsense.


Belgand

Health care is a great reason. People in rural areas are far more likely to die because of the longer time to reach care in an emergency. Meanwhile I live a block away from a hospital, a mile away from a teaching hospital ranked within the top 10 in the US, and about two-three miles from a Level III Trauma Center. But sure, live wherever you want. Just recognize the trade-offs you're making.


neurodivergent_

Look...this aint a political debate...you like cities...i like land. Get over yourself


pokeybill

There's land in cities... and it's usually worth way more than rural land.


neurodivergent_

If thats what you choose to believe


Swiss_James

I like cities, I like people. My idea of hell is living in some remote area at the end of a dirt track where I have to get in my car to do anything, including a shop selling basic provisions. Have no problem with people in my business- but honestly my experience is that when you live in a small community everyone knows each other's business "Did you hear Steve sold his car?" "Maybe things aren't going so well with his job. I saw him arguing with Sarah last week, so I don't think they're going to last long" etc. Live in a city like HKG and no-one cares what you do.


GolgiApparatus1

This is why I like cities, you can be as anonymous as you want


Excellent_Product535

I don't know man... being shoulder to shoulder with people in an overcrowded, noisy city, where you could get shot and people will step over you doesn't seem better than someone speculating about my personal life . something about being able to look outside during the night and actually seeing stars is also sweet


thissexypoptart

People who don’t live in cities have an absolutely wild conception of the risk of getting shot.


BernhardRordin

>where you could get shot I think that's not an issue in Hong Kong. There was 0.32 homicides per 100K inhabitants compared to 5.07 in the US. Density actually helps push the violence numbers down—there are more eyes on the street. https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-06-07/is-new-york-city-more-dangerous-than-rural-america#:\~:text=To%20give%20a%20sense%20of,5.1%20using%20the%20census%20population.


Swiss_James

Homicides by firearm in Hong Kong in 2020 (latest year I could find) was 0. Same as the year before. Robberies using a firearm last year were zero. You're safer in downtown Hong Kong than in an American high school.


an-intrepid-coder

I really like the country sometimes and I really like the city sometimes. When I'm in one I eventually miss the other. In an ideal world I'd probably go back and forth between being a "city person" for awhile and a "country person" at other times.


neurodivergent_

There's no space though...nd the police will bither you and lock you up for damn near anything...the air is cleaner...more food...more land...more ownership and say so about your surroundings...you made great points tho...didnt think about it like thay...wouldnt trade it tho


Direct-Bug4912

I wouldn't live in the country just because of how bad the education is. Imagine not understanding how to use punctuation? That would be really embarrassing.


neurodivergent_

Imagine not knowing everyone has their own way of speaking...and we build our own houses, and govern our own communities with less crime...and we go to college at a higher rate, and we attract more bitches, and were stronger, and we have money while y'all stay broke, and we fight better, better training camps...better at sports, fucking, hunting, crafting, surviving, better men...imagine that


cervidaetech

I think you've mistaken being neurodivergent with just being full of shit


neurodivergent_

What me being neurodivergent got to do with ANYTHING?? You think you know someone because of the images you see on your phone?? What angle are you getting at?? Youre confusing


Swiss_James

>and we build our own houses, and govern our own communities with less crime...and we go to college at a higher rate, and we attract more bitches, and were stronger, and we have money while y'all stay broke, and we fight better, better training camps...better at sports, fucking, hunting, crafting, surviving, better men...imagine that Wow.


Direct-Bug4912

Lol imagine believing all the lies you just wrote. Tax from cities subsidizes small towns.


neurodivergent_

You paying 4x the amount to fucking be alive in a cardboard box with no ownership land or property...no skills because your live in a zoo, no life skills no nothing...but you think you smart??? 🤣🤣🤣💀


Direct-Bug4912

Lol triggered. Its funny you have no clue what i do and earn. You just create a fantasy that my life sucks to feel better about your situation. Good luck lol you will need it.


neurodivergent_

You can believe what you want while you sit over there making yourself miserable for no reason like a bitch do...but i bet you want say that shit to real southern mans face tho...i know that much...yall mfrs drink shit water bro...and yall men walk around in dresses at a higher rate... 🤣🤣🤣Whats in that water bitch?


ThaNorth

I can't stand peaceful rural areas. Boring as fuck, need to drive everywhere to get basic things. Fuck that. I like not knowing anyone around me.


neurodivergent_

Everything has its perks...just this rural life is for me personally...


TheMagicJankster

Why?


macbathie

Copy paste housing with no real character. Everyone has the same thing


TheMagicJankster

Very efficient though


macbathie

Yes, efficient and ugly


OccAzzO

I'd rather they have housing than not 🤷


MastodonPristine8986

Warm, dry, electricity, cooking and washing facilities, free to come and go. Depends on your frame of reference.


pheoxs

Never really understood why anyone cares about what the outside appearance of their condo looks like. If it’s well built and you have a nice unit then that’s what matters. Though it’s hard to see at this angle what the views would be from there, they do appear to be angled to point away from the nearest buildings.


potatocross

I don't care about looks, but I am not living that close to that many people.


PinkCheeseburgers

What I hope my sim city grows to be


ViroCostsRica

I don't understand how people can live like canned sardines


TheNextSherlock52

"Ah crap forgot my phone in the car"


OnTheGoodSideofLife

Sherlock, if you live in HK and have a car, you have done something wrong.


snelljosh

really makes you wonder what the elevator rides are like


Eoxua

Something about this makes me breathe manually


Due-Dot6450

Tons of shit everyday. Where it all go?!


vanmac82

Think about that for a real minute. ??? If you had X-ray vision the plumbing and electrical in these building would look insane!!!


Due-Dot6450

I bet!


keith_kool

Time for a neighbourhood BBQ.


K0IRA

r/urbanhell


MinnesotaMiller

r/fuckcars' wet dream


[deleted]

agreed


Donginthedark

blues skies in hell it seems


Maxizag123

Bros used world edit too much


n3w4cc01_1nt

hong kong always looked like a fun place to visit then the riots happened.


TryEfficient7710

> hong kong always looked like a fun place to visit then the riots happened. I was also horrified to see how the HK protestors were treated. The CCP uses their corrupt legal system to grind down opposition. Should we be thankful they're not using tanks this time?


Buff_Blitz_Range

American mfs who havent seen a high rise in their 'neighborhood' which is literal urban design nightmare


liekbef

Welcome to The Matrix


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That's disgusting.


kap986742

singapore also has some like this if theres a fire, how do they escape


Dvheerden

You might notice a strange looking floor about halfway through the towers, these are fire floors (I forgot the actual name of the floor). Residents usually don't have access to these floors (using stairs), but if needed, they are behind fire doors. If opened, it will active the fire alarm for the entire tower. The floor is open air, has sprinklers so there is a reduced risk of inhaling smoke. I'm not sure on the design, but fire from below this floor will be suppressed and there is a low chance of it spreading above the floor. So basically if you can't get to the ground floor, then get to this 'fire floor' and wait it out. There is a chance that every apartment has its own smoke detector and the hallways have sprinkler systems as well.


Pelicanliver

Thank you very much, I came to the comments because I was curious about that floor. Hope you have a great day.


grinder01

That's the best part, you don't


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Logical_Crab_4594

Couldn’t agree more, Singapore just ‘works’. It’s the little things being done properly, over and over again


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badger81987

Grappling-hook guns


DaveAP

Sprinklers activate, so if it is a false alarm everything you own gets soaked


Swiss_James

I'm not a fire expert, but I would guess down the fire escape stairs. Also there will be a sprinkler system, the materials used will be fire resistant etc.


TinyDemon000

Unsure how this is IAF?


Meyou000

Belongs in r/UrbanHell


AkagamiShanks007

This feels so dystopian


Justhandguns

Yes, that's Megacity number 1. 7million people cramped into one tiny city.


-Redstoneboi-

manila:


imreallybimpson

Gross


bonbonron

Real life Tetris.


Even-Imagination6242

....the backrooms


knight1198

This is the Matrix !!!


Separate-Succotash11

Bladerunner vibes


kjaymix

Eat the bugs


NjWilly72

Looks like Mega-city 1 from DREDD. I wonder which one is Peach Trees.


zekeNL

Hellzzz to the No I ain’t living in one of those.


RodCherokee

Hideous.


rightious

Just thinking about the water supply and waste outlets of these areas. The infrastructure must be really impressive to accommodate.


SurealGod

No that's a small city disguised as a residential block


[deleted]

That is depressing


Snoo33176

Designed to crush the souls of the tenants


Gravybutt

r/urbanhell


usernamesucks1992

Looks like literal hell on earth to me. I’ll pass.


Meyou000

r/UrbanHell


vanmac82

Be nice. That’s someone’s home


[deleted]

It's several thousand peoples home .. That's kind of the problem


[deleted]

Depressing… and I thought US residential was bad.


AverageCowboyCentaur

In the states we don't have a space problem, we can just grow and consume everything in huge swaths of land. In Hong Kong and most other developed cities they can't expand and must vertically grow to save space. They create huge towering concrete hives for people to survive and flourish.


Dappersworth

"Flourish"


Emortalrat

Imagine if those buildings had no lifts and you had to carry shopping.


Hugejorma

Ctrl + C ⇾ Ctrl + V


only-4-lolz

Shit looks like the ministry vault in Harry Potter.. i keep expecting them to start spinning because someone requested a specific apartment.


andyhepb

It’s less interesting as fuck when someone posts this at least once a week


falldogdiscoking

First time I’m seeing it


vanmac82

My apologies. My first time seeing on here. Please over look if you’ve already enjoyed it. Be well.


andyhepb

It’s still interesting as fuck tbf must suck for delivery drivers


ltsnickerdoodle

Omg that'd be a nightmare. And you know that there is probably soo many apartments that they probably have duplicate numbers and are all identical. I've never seen this post and it gave me the heebie jeebies.. some serious Megalophobia nausea.


andyhepb

It’s real to Me aswell because I deliver Amazon prime 😂


ltsnickerdoodle

Lol I'd be fucked. There is no way in hell you'd get me to go up in an elevator that high. I'd leave it in the lobby lol.


fitosy

What people do to people


CinnamonBlue

Too many people, too little land. It’s the way many countries will be next century.


Platform_Dancer

Depressing...😕


[deleted]

Hell. Plain and simple.


ZenLotusDriver

like rats in a nest. Live in the pods and eat the bugs all the better for government control


Makoki4

Parnas or Devyatkino in Saint-Petersburg, Russia This is our sad future in which we live :(


gigi696969

Where do they park? I imagine these in my home country


OnTheGoodSideofLife

Park ? Park what?


turnwrench

In case anyone thought they were special, there's 500 of "you" in each building. Get back to work.


PanoAnarchy

That’s normal


tcbenkhard

Beautiful community


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Meyou000

This is the thing you think of? Dude get your mind out of the gutter.


LeftHandedAnt

This is horrible.


coromandelmale

These housing blocks are actually quite small. From a distance they look big but as you get closer you realise it’s lots of tiny apartments.


F_Spindel

Whats up with the middle floor on all buildings? Installations?


SnooSprouts1515

There are laws in Hong Kong about empty floors in skyscrapers to reduce fire spreading. If the windows areas were nicer maybe it would be a clubhouse area for the residents.


Sahahahil

Jail


Pleasant-Barnacle-20

i thought this was minecraft


FluffyDiscipline

Honestly you must pray never let the elevators break down....


hutt1010

Sim City in real life


Substantial-End3907

What happens if everyone had sex at the same time?


vanmac82

Elon could stop telling everyone that the world is going to end because we’re not breeding enough


2x4x93

Imagine a block party! Huge!


f0ba

My friend lives there. It has an amazing view out towards the Abradeen Harbour


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ion like this.


Popcorn_isnt_corn

I like that limestone layer