Strip the City

1. E1. Superstorm City New York

   Jan 29, 2014 · 45m

   NYC is situated at the corner of coastline that acts like a funnel channeling deadly storms. Using CGI animation to strip it of its steel and concrete, layer by layer, we explore the infrastructure that keeps it standing through these massive storms.

2. E2. Heatwave City Chicago

   Feb 5, 2014 · 45m

   Using CGI animation to strip it of its steel and concrete, layer by layer, we explore the infrastructure that keeps Chicago standing amidst extreme winters and fierce summer heat waves that have ravaged the city for decades.

3. E3. Sinking City - Venice

   Feb 12, 2014 · 45m

   enice is sinking while sea levels are rising, a recipe for disaster. Using CGI animation to strip it of its steel and concrete, layer by layer, we explore the infrastructure that keeps Venice afloat through frequent floods and erosive salt water.

4. E4. Megaquake City - Tokyo

   Feb 19, 2014 · 45m

   Tokyo, home to over 35 million people, is rocked by 1500 tremors a year, and has a volcano looming over it that is overdue to erupt. Using CGI to strip it of its layers, we explore the infrastructure that keeps Tokyo ready.

5. E5. Hurricane City - New Orleans

   Feb 26, 2014 · 45m

   Sitting on a hurricane highway, and surrounded on every side by water, New Orleans is directly exposed. Using CGI to strip it of its steel and concrete, we explore the infrastructure that keeps New Orleans safe from 30ft waves and tropical cyclones.

6. E6. Cavern City - Paris

   Mar 12, 2014 · 45m

   Paris was built on top of ancient limestone quarries and the city's modernization has taken its toll; the streets are collapsing. Using CGI to strip it, layer by layer, we explore the infrastructure that keeps it from crumbling under its own weight.

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