OUROBOROS

This project imagines a city that climbs upward, inspired by the Ouroboros—the symbol of endless cycles, struggle, and rebirth. Architecture here is not just about height; the city behaves like a living spiral, continuously rising. Each level represents a moment in life’s timeline, transforming vertical movement into a narrative experience. The design follows a strict geometric order. White photoblock platforms are stacked and rotated around a stable grid of wooden dowels. There is no color—only black, white, and shades of gray. This absence of color heightens the contrast of light, shadow, and form, making geometry the primary language of the city. The city’s form reflects the stages of life. Nesting occurs in private perforated discs that provide spaces for retreat and rest. Eating happens on square platforms, symbolizing nourishment and stability. After that, residents move into large circular arenas designed for activity, challenge, and growth. When recovery is needed, they withdraw into enclosed box-shaped structures that serve as healing environments. Social interaction takes place within dynamic triangular platforms where communication and connection occur. All of these elements exist inside a 60×60×60 cm vertical grid, ensuring that the path through the city continuously loops and reconnects, just like the Ouroboros itself. A Day in the Vertical City Living in this city feels like participating in a daily cycle of transformation. My mornings begin inside a circular nest, where soft light filters through thin photoblock surfaces, creating a calm and intimate atmosphere. I then move along wooden pathways toward the square platforms for breakfast. The next stage takes me to the large circular arena—a raw and open space dedicated to effort and growth. After the intensity of this environment, I retreat into the deep shadows of a box-shaped healing center, allowing for reflection and recovery. The day concludes on the triangular social platforms, where shared energy and interaction take place. Eventually, I spiral back to the nest, ready to begin the cycle again.