The Feasibility of Utopia
Disciplines
Architectural History and Criticism | Environmental Design | Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Thomas More, an Englishman, introduced the concept of utopia in 1516. A utopian society is envisioned as one in which everyone coexists peacefully, harmoniously, and with equality and tolerance for all racial, gender, and religious groups in a clean environment. This idea has piqued the interest of numerous writers, thinkers, and architects. While many have imagined or created their own versions of Utopia, the question remains whether they are realistically achievable. This essay will examine the works of Frank Lloyd Wright and Paolo Soleri, the novel architectural approaches they created in response to utopian society, and ultimately the effectiveness of these approaches in the modern world. The ultimate goal is to learn more about the challenges and barriers that stand in the way of building such a perfect society and to acquire a more profound comprehension of the feasibility of utopia.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
CACM - Architecture
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Ehsan Sheikholharam Mashhadi
The Feasibility of Utopia
Thomas More, an Englishman, introduced the concept of utopia in 1516. A utopian society is envisioned as one in which everyone coexists peacefully, harmoniously, and with equality and tolerance for all racial, gender, and religious groups in a clean environment. This idea has piqued the interest of numerous writers, thinkers, and architects. While many have imagined or created their own versions of Utopia, the question remains whether they are realistically achievable. This essay will examine the works of Frank Lloyd Wright and Paolo Soleri, the novel architectural approaches they created in response to utopian society, and ultimately the effectiveness of these approaches in the modern world. The ultimate goal is to learn more about the challenges and barriers that stand in the way of building such a perfect society and to acquire a more profound comprehension of the feasibility of utopia.