Chapter 355: Design Draft (Subscription Request)
It should be said that with the arrival of these great designers, the city of Auckland quickly recovered from its previous depressing atmosphere and showed its vibrant side.
There is no way. These famous designers are almost all magicians, and most of them are extraordinary magicians above the third level.
When they traveled, they would only bring a dozen or twenty guards, servants, and mage apprentices, which was considered a small number.
Some people come in large groups of hundreds of people, as if they are on a trip.
Even those unknown designers who don't have such a grand style are not short of money.
In other words, the architectural design industry at this time requires too much knowledge and covers a very wide range of areas, which is not a field that ordinary people can reach.
The reason why these people were able to learn relevant knowledge is that they had invested huge sums of money, and the families behind them were either rich or noble.
Otherwise, they would not be able to sustain such extravagance.
The arrival of these people really made Auckland busy. Although many problems arose, the consumption they stimulated was real.
As for Luo Yi, the number of design drafts he received was beyond his imagination.
Obviously, building a magical city from scratch is an unparalleled temptation for these designers.
However, the draft is only the first step. Only those design concepts that catch Luo Yi's eye are qualified to meet with him for more in-depth discussions and chats.
Although Luo Yi is not a designer, Deep Blue has relatively little information on this aspect.
But he had seen modern big cities, so as long as he was immersed in them, he would naturally have enough discernment.
After filtering the design drafts, Roy began to meet with these designers one by one under the arrangement of Lord Robin Water.
Normally, he would give them half an hour, and they needed to fully and clearly explain their ideas within half an hour.
Of course, Roy would also ask questions, either to gain a deeper understanding of design concepts or to test their knowledge base.
Only after passing the first round of assessment will Luo Yi make an appointment with them for more in-depth discussions and communication.
At this stage, it was not just them who spoke, Roy would also express his own ideas and demands.
In fact, those who enter the second round basically mean that they are qualified to go to the flowers for inspection.
Luoyi will provide them with a sum of funds, and they will form their own design team. Finally, they will conduct a field survey in Xianhualing to determine the location and specific design drawings of the city.
Do you think it’s troublesome?
But this is the way things should be done!
To be honest, although it was not all spent at once, this city was an investment of at least several million gold, so it would not be excessive to be cautious.
As time went by, Loy did select many great designers who met his requirements.
For example, Hope Fraser, who was originally the empire's top designer, showed rare humility and enough enthusiasm for work.
Perhaps, for him, leaving behind a shocking work was not for money and fame, but to leave his name in the history of architecture.
The modern magical city he described basically matched Loy's understanding.
For example, when the population is highly concentrated, the per capita land area will be very small, so high-rise buildings with reinforced concrete structures are the only way to solve the housing problem.
With more people, there needs to be convenient transportation, efficient communication services, sufficient water and magic energy supply, and good waste disposal and disaster prevention systems.
This requires that the infrastructure must be sufficiently complete.
Of course, just having a place to live is not enough. The distance between residential areas and industrial areas cannot be too far, otherwise it will be inconvenient to commute to get off work.
Therefore, within a fixed area, residence, work, education, and even administrative agencies must be arranged reasonably and distributed in an orderly manner.
I have to say, if this person's request had not been a bit excessive, Luo Yi would have wanted to make the decision immediately and make him the chief designer.
This person only has one request: the right to name!
Yes, he wanted the right to name the city after himself.
But this is something Luo Yi can't accept!
Are you kidding? I spent so much money to build such a city, but it is branded with your mark. Why?
The second great designer that Loy recognized was Till Martinez.
This fourth-level Scourge Mechanical Mage is obsessed with sculpture. His works often appear in major squares in the city and are objects of worship for many people.
His greatest work is actually the statue of Hohenzollern III in front of the Imperial Royal Academy, which is hundreds of meters high and more majestic than the statues in the temple.
However, he was also criticized by many people for only being able to flatter!
But you can't deny that he is the empire's top designer, and what he described to Loy was actually the scene of a seaside city.
In his opinion, Flower Territory is adjacent to the Silver Sea, with busy maritime trade and huge profits.
If you want to build a big city, you must thoroughly combine elements such as oceans, cities, railways, factories, etc.
Only when transportation is convenient enough can we ensure that commerce is sufficiently developed, provide sufficient vitality for the city, and make the city bigger and bigger.
Until finally, it became one of the largest cities in the Old World!
I have to say that this person's ambition is actually no less than Hope Fraser's.
However, his little thoughts were reflected in some small details, such as erecting a statue in the center of the city to let everyone know the origin of the city.
That's right, the statue must be his own likeness.
I have to say, it’s really shameless!
As for the third great designer, Earl Charles Brooks, he also came up with an innovative plan.
He believed that as a truly modern city in the Old World, it must be very attractive.
Even the old nobility wanted to see what a truly luxurious city was like!
Therefore, instead of combining cities and industries, it is better to keep industrial areas as industrial areas, while cities must be prosperous, majestic, shocking, colorful and eye-catching enough.
He meant to develop a tourist city and build enough entertainment and leisure places, such as hot springs, dance halls, bars, casinos, brothels, and even arenas.
Its rich nightlife attracted nobles from all over the Old World, who came here to linger and forget about leaving.
How to say it?
Luo Yi is actually very attracted by this path. He doesn't like filthy things, but he doesn't deny that it is very, very profitable!
There was another designer named 'Skadi Donovan', whose proposal left Roy speechless.
He actually used the Mechanical Mage Tower as a model, dismantling it and expanding its functions so that it could radiate to the entire city.
The advantage of doing this is that the entire city is actually a huge wizard tower.
At critical moments, the magician can control and drive the magic power, thus possessing extraordinary protective power.
If it is equipped with enough artillery batteries, it will directly turn into a super-large war fortress.
To be honest, when Roy saw this plan for the first time, he was so angry that he laughed. He felt that designer Skadi Donovan was making fun of him.
What he wanted was an open city, not a city where he could expect the battlefield to burn down his own home.
Unexpectedly, the words of designer Skadi Donovan left Roy speechless.
"This world is never safe, Lord Earl. Do you think the battlefield is far away?"
"The tragedy at Lion Castle happened once, and you don't want to see it happen again, do you?"
"Will Flower Territory really be peaceful forever?
If war comes, wouldn't you need a defensive city like this?"
Even Luo Yi had to admit that what he said made sense and could not be refuted.
Accident and war, you never know which will come first?
Of course, Loy is not a person who blindly believes in authority, so he actually searched very carefully among the submissions from non-famous designers.
All I can say is that most of them are unqualified. Designing a tower or a building is one thing, but overall urban planning and layout is beyond their capabilities.
But there are also some missed opportunities!
Julius Martin, a teenager of only twenty years old, is proficient in painting and good at realism. The city of Oakland he painted is almost a one-to-one restoration.
This person gave Luo Yi a great shock when they first met. He actually took out a dozens-meter-long drawing of the city of Auckland.
From the moment he entered the city gate, the buildings and pedestrians along the way were all vividly portrayed on the paper, as accurate as photos taken with a camera.
Just this memory and painting skills are quite amazing. Anyway, without Deep Blue, Luo Yi couldn't have done it.
The concept he brought to Loy was actually a developing city.
He believes that the magic pool is the foundation of a modern magic city, so the security of the super-large magic pool is of paramount importance.
In the later stage, all planning, layout and construction will be centered on this and radiate in all directions.
However, all designs must leave room for maneuver.
The development and construction of a city is a step-by-step process. Instead of trying to be comprehensive from the beginning, it is better to leave enough room.
In the future, we will continue to improve according to the needs of the city!
I have to say that this idea seems to be more realistic. After all, there will always be problems of one kind or another in the process of urban construction, which are unpredictable.
It took nearly ten days, and Luo Yi talked with at least dozens of designers and contacted hundreds of teams.
However, in the end, only nine people were able to receive his invitation letter.
Luo Yi prepared one thousand gold tyres for each of them, which was used as travel expenses, accommodation and food.
Of course, there are also some people who are not convinced and always want to seek places through various channels.
Even Colonel Enzo Paxson, the cold-blooded soldier, had to come.
They don't even seek final success, but just to be shortlisted and go to the flower market to gain fame.
Chloe just had to fill in the gaps. In the end, it was the Imperial Ambassador Lord Robin Water who stepped in to make these people give up.
It was May 5, 314 in the New Divine Calendar. After the matter was settled, Luo Yi prepared to leave.
Just at this moment, he actually felt the pulsation of the [Sacred Fire].
I'm not in very good condition. I have one more update to do, but I'll make it up tomorrow morning. I'm too sleepy.
(End of this chapter)
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