City CPU

Shenzhen City CPU map
Shenzhen City CPU map

City CPU is a conceptual project that reimagines the urban landscape by interpreting the city of Shenzhen as a general purpose computer diagram. Traditionally, a city map emerges from a blend of deliberate urban planning and spontaneous building interventions by its inhabitants. Historically, urban planners have often approached city challenges as programmable problems, applying systematic solutions much like writing code to address issues within the urban fabric.

Closeup exhibition view, Berlin 2012
Closeup exhibition view, Berlin 2012
Exhibition view Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin 2012
Exhibition view Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin 2012

Credits

Thanks to Selena Savic and Phil Lammer for kind support in creating and producing this piece.