![]() ![]() This access to fresh air was important at the time, and the idea is emphasized by the factories Robida shows in the background. Also, by having the house rotate, it enjoys 360-degree views of its surroundings. Robida takes this concept and applies it to a single-family home, which rises above the surrounding buildings to occupy the highest place around. In an urban environment, height is the main currency for access to light and air thus, the taller a building is, the more light and air it will receive. It’s a quirky image, but it also makes a statement on overcrowding and access to light and air for urban residents. Here he shows a house that’s been raised up on a rotating table. The novel describes a future vision for Paris in the 1950’s, focusing on technological advancements and how they would affect the daily lives of Parisians. The above illustration was drawn by Albert Robida for his 1883 novel Le Vingtième Siècle, or The Twentieth Century. ![]()
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