Futuristic Community, Frozen in Time

Throughout history there have been stories of cities lost or abandoned, usually because of their proximity to nuclear test sites, or due to weather disasters. But this "space age" abandoned resort in Sanjhih, Japan literally shows a community truly frozen in time. Built in the late 70's, the government commissioned structures were intended to be a "Futuristic" escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

It is reported that many strange deaths occurred when the structures where being constructed. and to this day no one knows the actual reasons behind the residents sudden disappearance. Much speculation exists however, from "spirit" sightings, to the possibility that due to the circular nature of the buildings, that poor insulation and climate forces residents to move elsewhere.

After Nearly 30 years, it was announced recently that the buildings are due to be demolished, and while we may never truly know their story, the ghostly photographs of these architectural marvels elicit our imaginations to run wild with ideas, and endless possibilities as what one cities idea of the future could have been.

So what do you think? Could these "Circular Pods" work in your community? Would they "Keep Austin Weird"?

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