The specific identity I choose is grandiose. For this project I want the identity to be created by grandiose architectures. From my perspective, this identity is closely associated with the height and scale of buildings. I was inspired by a fascinating mountain city in China, Chongqing. It impresses me as a grandiose place because of its altitude and ambiance. Standing in the city, I always find myself looking up at some tall buildings or endless stairs that seem to lead nowhere. Below are some photographs of the city.
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For my project, I intend to focus on the scene of being among these buildings and very close to them so that one has to look up hard to see the top of the buildings. Therefore, I think of sky trams that could travel among buildings to enable the audience to get close to buildings and see distant lands as well. However, I get the advice that the roof of sky trams could block one’s view, so I think it’s better if the audience is set to be sitting on the rooftop of a smaller house. From my point of view, reminding people of how small they are in this virtual space is one important factor for the sense of “grandiose” identity. To be more specific, I want the grandiose scene to make people feel lost instead of simply getting amazed. However, sky tram is still an interesting element for me so I’ll probably keep it in the scene.
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My sketch: view of being among buildings 
The view of distant lands
Instead of a realistic portray of the city, I would like it to be in a cyberpunk style. I hope to create a contrast between the high tech surroundings and sky tram as an old means of transportation. The weather could be foggy and humid to add some gloom and dampness to the atmosphere.