Regent International Apartment Complex: The Future of High-Density Living or a Dystopian Megastructure?
In the heart of Hangzhou, China, a 36+ story residential mega-complex is redefining what it means to live in a high-density urban environment. The Regent International Apartment Complex, housing 20,000 people (with a maximum capacity of 30,000), operates like a self-contained vertical city, complete with supermarkets, entertainment venues, and even swimming pools.
While some hail it as a modern solution to urban overcrowding, others liken it to a real-life dystopian society—where thousands of people are crammed into a single structure, rarely needing to step outside. So, what does it really cost to live in this ultra-dense housing project?
What It Costs to Live in the Mega-Apartment
One of the key draws of Regent International is its affordability. Compared to skyrocketing real ...