haute - what if metropolis
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From the outskirts Haute appears to rise into the heavens, with various tall obscene structures
penetrating the clouds for as far as the eye can see. The structures have unusual forms that are
unique and recognizable from a distance. The locals will tell you that the city is split into two,
the lower tier below the clouds and the higher tier above the clouds; some people believe that
the higher tier above the clouds has gods occupy the structures; others say that the utopia in
the sky is filled with the wealthy, who mock the land dwellers in the lower tier. One thing is
certain, most if not all of the ‘land dwellers’ dream of one day reaching the higher tier of the
city, living above the clouds, seeing Haute for all it has to offer.
As you make your way through the lower tier of the city, it soon becomes apparent that no
two structures are exactly the same. Hand crafted with some of the finest and in some cases
the strangest materials, the architecture is playful, inviting but at the same time its unorthodox
nature is rebellious, Haute is a city that doesn’t follow the rules, it challenges them. In the
center of Haute two giant conical structures rise from the ground, just touching the clouds. It
is said that these structure are the heart of the city, the governing body that rules over Haute
conducts its business there and most of the cities businesses are situated around the
proximity. These structures have indented rings that almost look like stripes; they act as
windows, allowing light through into the building.
Wandering around the heart of the city you can see retailers selling some of the finest clothes
money can buy, much like the city they are unique, hand crafted and rebellious. You can
smell the aroma of the fine foods that Haute has to offer, the city connects with your senses
as you explore along the rebellious roads. Strategically place subway entrances are scattered
amongst the shops, with huge signs above them which make them impossible to miss. One
mustn’t be alarmed by the sheer volume of businesses that surround the cities heart, although
at times it may be overwhelming. This is where the city is extremely busy; the pavements are
filled with people dashing in and out of shops, the subway entrances explode with people
bundling their way onto the already busy street. The traffic is almost at a standstill and people
dart in between the cars, crossing the road without warning, some are rushing to work as most
of the jobs are situated in the heart of the city. Looking up you can see the clouds engulfing
the surrounding buildings; the scale of the city really becomes visible, it truly is a city that
rises into the heavens.
Just a little walk from the cities heart is one of its main attractions, the obsidian theatre. The
volcanic glass structure stands tall, it has gold weaving around it as a decoration and what
appear to be feathers like forms extruding from the roof. The theatre hosts a range of
productions, showcasing the best acts that Haute has to offer, performing on that stage is seen
as prestigious. From the outside it looks magnificent and as you venture in you are greeted by
the hospitality of the stewards who will help you to your seat. The inside looks vaster than
appears possible, with an abundance of seats on various levels, as you look up you can notice
an obsidian chandelier emitting a warm golden glow, it lights up the vast space with the
addition of a few wall lights. The stage stretches wide, concealed by a black and gold curtain,
waiting for the sun to fall so the performances can begin.
As you leave the heart of city the noise levels drop, the waves of people slowly fizzle out, the
ground becomes visible again and you’re no longer fighting for breathing space. The homes
of all of the citizens are situated here; these don’t tower as high as the structures in the heart
of the city; however that’s not to say that they aren’t significantly tall, as these tower blocks
are higher than any seen before. They appear in a variety of shapes and sizes, with unique
structural patterns, every building is different even if it is only the slightest difference. Some
of the tower blocks have striped patterns stretching across there surface, some are quite plain
yet have a certain charm makes them easy on the eye. Long gone are days of cuboid
structures plaguing the world, Haute’s rebellious nature created some of the most beautiful
and unique architecture, although for some it may be a bit too unorthodox.
When you travel further from the heart of the city you start to reach the public parks, filled
with some of the most interesting vegetation known to man. Trees with blue and white
stripes, flourishing with blue leaves, flowers that have ruffled petals, some that are a mound
of multi coloured petals. Nature here is much like the city, rebelling against the common
laws, leaving a lasting impression on every outsider who views them. The playful nature of
the city appears to have run its course with the citizens; they barely notice the treasure that
surrounds them, for the city is like a diamond. They however imagine what their lives could
be like if they lived in the clouds, the unknown space that is the higher tier, the more you ask
about the other half of the city, the less you find. Some people believe that it’s just a myth
created by the governing body to form structure in a chaotic place; some believe that it is
heaven itself and that when you pass you will live your life in the higher tier, looking down
upon the city.
Religion is suppressed by the governing body; they claim it’s to stop extremists, because of
this the only church available is hidden, miles and miles from the heart of the city past the
public parks. It is small in size and strange in shape, almost resembling an hourglass figure; it
is plainly decorated with metal encasing it. Here is where the citizens can pray in peace,
hoping to secure their places in the higher tier, above the clouds.
The furthest point of the city has the industrial sites situated there, this is where the power for
the city is generated and transported via giant cables underground. There is a power plant,
huge in size, with jagged spikes shooting out of its structure, almost resembling a hedgehog,
its black in colour with a texture that almost looks like granite. This is the main source of
power, smaller plants surround it creating significantly less power. The power is stored
amongst the winding streets of the city in generators that are positioned underneath the heart
of the city, in case of a catastrophic event that may damage or destroy the power plants.
Haute truly is an escape from reality, during the day the city offers a wide range of gifts for
the visitor that is willing to explore, as night descends upon the city the golden glow of the
lights gives you a completely different entrancing experience. It’s a city that can’t be pinned
down by the rules of the world, it exists purely to amaze and push the boundaries of what can
be expected in reality.
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