Intanujable Domains

Abstract Squid Game has gained wide attention. Netflix's hit series tells a story of desperate people who are lured into playing deadly games in exchange for 45,600,000,000 won (approximately Rs.2,88,97,97,930) and it has been engrossing viewers for several weeks. And apart from its twisted plot and compelling cast of characters, another aspect of Squid Game has gotten people talking: the surreal architecture featured throughout the show is highly memorable, and plays an important role in making viewers feel as terrified as the contestants. Squid Game demonstrates how architecture can be used to evoke a wide range of emotions, from nostalgia and joy to unease and terror.  In this article, I'll provide examples of how the spaces depicted in the series have a profound psychological impact on the participants and viewers of the show. Squid Game, drama series streaming on Netflix Introduction   The design of each set, wonderfully thought up by Art Director Chae Kyung-sun, is layer...

Abstract This article analyses how local political factors, the rural–urban divide, and conflicts between multiple tiers of government influenced the governance process of a globalizing urban region in India through a case study of Gurgaon. Gurgaon has evolved from a small rural town to a global outsourcing hub in less than two decades. This real estate sector-driven rapid urban makeover, which involves converting peri-urban agricultural land into production and consumption spaces for the new economy, is resulting in a fragmented landscape with obvious inequalities. This article makes an attempt to comprehend this dynamic change. Introduction Cities are increasingly seen as engines of economic growth in today's globalized economy. Over the last two decades, there has been a global trend to strengthen city governance capacities, particularly in cities that serve as gateways to international economic linkages, by devolving administrative powers from the highest levels of government. ...