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Hipcescu. Come and discover the magic

May 20, 2012 by Fosco Lucarelli Leave a Comment

Hipcescu, ‘The city of Thousand Suns’, is spoof urbanism.
Conceived by an architect, urban planner and arguably a despot, the city is the result of a well-balanced mix of Soviet propaganda and Dubai capitalism.

“On the sunny shores of the Caspian, a mere four hour flight away from Western Europe, the City of a Thousand Suns awaits you. Hipcescu, a thriving 21st century metropolis, home to the world’s highest building, the iconic Hipcescu Tower (850 m).

Visible from every angle of the city, it is a monumental tribute to comrade V. Hipcescu, our Secretary-General. And while a highly efficient state-security apparatus ensures your safety at all times, you will thoroughly enjoy our eco-friendly beaches, exciting nightlife, tax-free shopping, reliable nuclear energy sources and excellent real estate investment opportunities.

Hipcescu. Come and discover the magic

Please feel free to download our most recent print ad. You are hereby granted permission to use or duplicate it any way you deem appropriate. If you wish to publish it in a newspaper or magazine and pay for it yourself, you will be granted life-long Honorary Citizenship of Hipcescu.”

More infos on “hipcescu.com“, a site devoted to the cult of Hipcescu, its tower and the personality of its creator. (“Let us bear in mind V. Hipcescu’s words: “Before we build a city, we contemplate the notion of a city.” Thank you.”)

Via: Things Magazine

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