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Gattaca

written by Andrew M. Niccol

UCLA Production Design Class Project (2025)

Time: 2100s

Place: Giza, Egypt

Genre: Sci-fi, Dystopian, Drama

Synopsis

Vincent has always fantasized about traveling into outer space, but is grounded by his status as a genetically inferior "in-valid." He decides to fight his fate by purchasing the genes of Jerome Morrow,

a laboratory-engineered "valid." He assumes Jerome's DNA identity and joins the Gattaca space program, where he falls in love with Irene. An investigation into the death of a Gattaca officer complicates Vincent's plans.

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Abstraction

In Gattaca, my visual style is deeply influenced by significant architects and design philosophies,

merging futuristic innovation with a sense of human warmth. Gattaca embodies dreams and love that transcend genetic limitations. Drawing from styles such as Metabolism, Retro-futurism, and modernism,

I seek to emphasize the characters and their environment. By integrating human elements within a futuristic setting of an alternate universe 100 years into the future, Gattaca offers a world that feels both aspirational and realistic, highlighting the enduring resilience of the human spirit.

Characters

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Vincent​ Freeman

Born as an "in-valid" with inferior genetics, he dreams of becoming an astronaut and assumes Jerome's identity. Through determination and hard work, he overcomes his limitations.

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Jerome Eugene Morrow

A genetically superior former swimmer whose career was cut short by an accident, leaving him paralyzed. He lends his identity to Vincent while struggling with his own failures.

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Irene Cassini

A genetically "valid" employee at Gattaca Aerospace Corporation, she excels in her work but harbors insecurities about her own genetic imperfections.

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Detective Hugo

Vincent's biological brother. A diligent investigator assigned to solve a murder case at Gattaca. He follows leads methodically but remains unaware of the deeper identity deception.

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Director Joseph

A strict enforcer of Gattaca’s genetic policies and the true murderer in the case. He carefully hides his crime to maintain his authority and the illusion of a perfect system.

Giza, Egypt

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Ancient Egypt Architecture

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Tone

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Artificial Oasis

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Bodily Image

Color Narrative

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Ext. Gattaca

Reference

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Louis Kahn - Bangladeshi National Assembly

Form Exercise

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Int. Gattaca

Reference

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Set Dec - Reference

Drafting

Used Software: SketchUp & Vectorworks

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Final Render

Used Software: SketchUp & V-ray

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Eugene&Vincent's House

Exterior - Reference

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Toyo Ito - White House

Interior - Reference

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Rem Koolhaas - Maison a Bordeaux

Set Dec - Reference

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3D Model & Render

Used Software: SketchUp & V-ray

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Housing Project

Reference

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Kurokawa Kisho - Nakagin Capsule Tower

Interior - Reference

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Final Render

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