Life Inside 'THE LINE' - Why Saudi Arabia's Glass Megacity Will Fail (An Architectural Analysis)
Saudi Arabia's ambitious Neom project, particularly "The Line," presents a vision of a hyper-modern, linear city unlike anything ever conceived. Stretching an astounding 170 kilometers, this mirrored glass megastructure promises a revolution in urban living, aiming to eliminate cars, roads, and carbon emissions. However, a closer architectural analysis reveals that beneath its sleek, futuristic facade, "The Line" might be less of a utopian marvel and more of a meticulously designed trap, facing fundamental challenges that could lead to its ultimate failure.