May 13, 2014 6:30 AM

Gallery: A Disorienting Survey of Suburban Sprawl, From Dubai to L.A.

Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
01
Dubai, UAE.
Housing developments in Dubai look strikingly similar to what you'd find in Southern California.
Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
02
Mall of the Emirates | Dubai, UAE.
They may not be natural but suburban sprawl is rich in geometric angles that make for great photos. These parking blocks are from Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.

Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
03
Camposol urbanization | Murcia, Spain.
The Camposol Urbanization development in Murcia, Spain is built around a golf course. Developments like this were contentious in Spain amid the financial crisis of 2008.
Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
04
Future Leroy Merlin | Rivas-Madrid, Spain.
What will soon be a Leroy Merlin store -- think the European version of Home Depot -- in Rivas-Madrid, Spain.

Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
05
Interstate 5 | Los Angeles County, USA.
The vast Interstate 5, which runs the length of California, is also a tour of some of the best examples of American suburbs.
Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
06
Morata Farm Ð future AP-7 Freeway | Murcia, Spain.
This soil at Morata Farm in Murcia, Spain, is the future bedding for the AP-7 Freeway.

Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
07
Dubai Sports City | Dubai, UAE.
Construction of Dubai Sports City, a 50 million square foot development in United Arab Emirates.
Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
08
Real de Faula Golf Club | Benidorm, Spain.
Transplanted palms wait to let their fronds down in Real de Faula Golf Club in Benidorm, Spain.

Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
09
Santorini, Greece.
The superstructure of a home in Santorini, Greece.
Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
10
Ikea parking lot | Roissy, France.
A roundabout in the parking lot of an Ikea in Roissy, France.

Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
11
Camposol urbanization | Murcia, Spain.
Unfinished bungalows in Camposol Urbanization, Murcia, Spain.
Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
12
Pangyo New Town development | Seoul, South Korea.
Pangyo New Town, a suburban development in Seoul.

Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
13
Ikea, A-1 Autobahn | Kamen, Germany.
An Ikea off the A-1 Autobahn in Kamen, Germany.
Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
14
Mosa Trajectum Resort | Murcia, Spain.
A facade at the Mosa Trajectum Resort in Murcia, Spain. A common theme among these suburban developments is the reference to other cultures in the architecture.

Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
15
Southern Oaks Estate master-planned community | Los Angeles Coun
Southern Oaks Estate, a master-planned community, part of the suburb of Santa Clarita near Los Angeles.
Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
16
Pizza Hut (abandoned) Ð U.S. Route 70 | Alamogordo, New Mexico,
An abandoned Pizza Hut off U.S. Route 70 in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Photos by Robert Harding Pittman
17
The Palm master-planned community | Dubai, UAE.
When left untended, the plant life reveals what is and what isn't native to the region. This is an extreme example, from The Palm in Dubai, a housing development constructed out into the water in the shape of a palm leaf.

Rednote Draws a Line Between China and the World

As the platform expands abroad, it’s taking steps to separate Chinese users from the international audiences it once brought together.

Zeyi Yang

Apple’s Next Chapter, SpaceX and Cursor Strike a Deal, and Palantir’s Controversial Manifesto

In this week’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about Tim Cook’s legacy as CEO at Apple and what his long-rumored departure means for the future of one of the world's biggest companies.

Brian Barrett

At 'AI Coachella,' Stanford Students Line Up to Learn From Silicon Valley Royalty

CS 153 has gone viral on the Palo Alto campus—and on X. Not everyone is happy about it.

Maxwell Zeff

Palantir Employees Are Starting to Wonder if They're the Bad Guys

Interviews with current and former Palantir employees, along with internal Slack messages obtained by WIRED, suggest a workforce in turmoil.

Makena Kelly

This Is the Only Office Lamp That Does Double Duty on My Nightstand

Portable lamps are rarely, if ever, as powerful, precise, and multipurpose as the Lume Cube Edge Light Go.

Matthew Korfhage

These New Smart Glasses From Ex-OnePlus Engineers Have a Hidden Cost

The Kickstarter-funded glasses from L'Atitude 52°N have AI features bundled for one year, but the company doesn't know yet how much it will charge for access after that.

Boone Ashworth

The Best Pool-Cleaning Robots for a Truly Automated Summer

Send the pool guy packing. One of these robotic buddies can maintain your water quality instead.

Christopher Null

The Best Fitbit Models for Every Lifestyle

The fitness trackers I'd recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.

Boutayna Chokrane

Robot Vacuums That Don't Suck (Unless It's Dirt)

Tired of vacuuming? Hand the reins to a robot vacuum.

Nena Farrell

They Made D4vd a Star. Now They Want Him Convicted of Murder

A legion of young fans propelled the singer D4vd to viral fame. Now that he’s been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, they say the clues were in their Discord all along.

Jennifer Swann