Il condominio

Ballard's setting feels like a character in itself, representing social divisions and human nature. Did he draw from real architectural or social models?

The descent into violence and chaos seemed almost inevitable, but I wonder if the pacing was meant to mirror societal breakdown or if it was a commentary on human nature.

The story feels like a dystopian warning about social inequality and the fragility of civilization. Do readers see this as a literal prediction or more of a symbolic critique?