Capitalist Pig "Reeducation" Center
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In recent years, China has begun to flex its economic might. No longer content within the constraints of pure Comunism, China has seen fit to dabble with Capitalist ventures. Unfortunately, with a long history of Communist thought, few of China's business elite have been able to become succesful in international business. The Chinese government sponsered numerous business classes, and although this helped, the Chinese wanted a better way to get ahead. What was needed was training from a real expert - a true "Capitalist Pig." While brainstorming late at night, government officials happened upon an infomercial by a man named Baron VonBrickSter. This gentleman proclaimed several get-rich-quick schemes, for only a small "consultation" fee to get started. Upon further investigation, the Chinese government found out that few of Baron's customers actually got rich, but that the Baron profited hansomly from the consulting fees. A scam artist such as this was just want the government needed! After lengthy contract debates, the Chinese government entered into an agreement to build a new school in the heart of Capitalism - BrickTopia's Greed Square, headed up by the Baron. The end result is seen here. The building is a mix of classical Chinese motifs and extreme modernism. Although emanating a typically "Comunist" feeling of domination, it also encourages the viewer to reach skyward in new ventures. |
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Here, one sees the upper portions of the building. The top floors are styled like a Chinese temple, complete with dragons on top. In the front of the building is a huge vertical cylinder that lets light into a large, central atrium. Atop the cylinder is a flower sculpture. On either side of the cyclinder are tall office blocks that house classrooms, and dorms. Every month a batch of new students is flown in from China, and enters the "secure" space of the building. Once inside, students are not allowed out, except when they graduate. Curiously, less students seem to exit, than enter. Nobody knows what happens to the rest...
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In this picture, one can make out the lower portion of the building. The large flags make it clear that this building is of Chinese heritage. The building is constructed upon 4 small mounds, covered in stone. These mounds serve to increase the building's height, as well as provide a more stable foundation. |
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The picture below shows the details of the entrance. The multitude of columns seems curiously Gothic in nature. A female security guard prevents unauthorized visitors from entering, and she accosted the photographer soon after taking this shot.
