San-Zhr Pod Village, by photographer Craig Ferguson, is a project that features images of an abandoned pod development in the small Taiwanese town of San-zhr. These images have a post-apocalyptic flavor that seem like they are right out of a dystopian novel, and as Craig explains, the truth is no less bizarre: “I first heard about this [place] a couple of years ago, but it was only recently that I was able to get out there. The complex was left in its unfinished state because no amount of redevelopment will bring people to the area due to superstitions about ghosts, and it can’t be demolished because destroying the homes of spirits and lost souls is taboo in Asian culture.” We are glad that Craig braved the ominous warnings to produce these incredible images, and we think you will agree.
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I love the work of Lucio Santos, on his blog. Below is Santos’ work on a “Cellular House. Lucio “Have you been to Taiwan lately?” I see some inspiration here.
Hey Doug,
The San-Zhr Pod Village is an amazing project, it’s a real shame it hasn’t been maintained all these years. At least the spirits get a modern residence.