Architecture is never merely a structure; it can become a symbol of an era, the embodiment of a dream, or sometimes—a tool for creating a new, system-friendly human experience.
The Tatlin Tower or Monument to the III International of Communism is reminiscent of the Tower of Babel, both visually and conceptually. In both cases, humanity seeks to challenge limits and demonstrate its ambition. Tatlin’s project was never realized, while the Tower of Babel collapsed.
The boundless nature of human ambition ultimately leads to inevitable collapse.
People who are confident in their ideas want to create a perfect world, but the radical decisions and actions taken by idealists in the name of a brighter future lead to the worst living conditions for people—from everyday problems to murder and violence against the innocent.
