Cosmopolis

Exploring the concept of the ideal city, this book showcases a rich collection of urban design visions ranging from the City Beautiful movement to Italian Futurism and modernist grand plans. It reflects on the ambitious blueprints that aimed to transform urban landscapes and highlights the aspirations behind various utopian projects, including those from science fiction and World's Fairs. Through its illustrations and historical context, it examines the gap between these visionary concepts and the realities of urban development.