Post Natural, apocalyptic and dystopian worlds are becoming increasingly more explored whether it is in novels and works of fiction or artworks. Italian artist Giacomo Costa has created this series of landscapes entitled Post Natural to show his view of an urban apocalyptic environment.
courtesy of Giacomo Costa
What makes these illustrations compelling is the integration of nature and construction. Although the cities are corrupt and dying, life is still present through the growth of trees and nature attempting to take back the land in which they one resided.
courtesy of Giacomo Costa
The colors are gray and somber, bringing together everything we expect from a representation of a decayed world that was once inhabited.
Kristin Hoover is an editor at Arch2O and a proud graduate of Virginia Tech. Since joining in July 2014, she has authored over 200 insightful articles covering everything from adaptive reuse and cultural centers to eco-buildings and urban infrastructure . With a passion for architectural storytelling, Kristin skillfully curates and crafts compelling narratives that bring design innovation to life. Her editorial work reflects a broad yet finely honed interest in how architecture intersects with society, technology, and the environment—making her a key voice shaping Arch2O’s explorations of contemporary built form.