As Astrid settled into her seat, the lights in the room dimmed, and a projector whirred to life, casting a bright image on the screen behind the one who was about to present.
He stood confidently, a remote control in hand, and began his presentation.
"Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, and fellow visionaries, my name is Samuel and I am thrilled to introduce our latest project: the construction of a state-of-the-art, 60-storey skyscraper in the heart of the city."
The room fell silent, with all eyes fixed on the screen as he revealed the design and features of the proposed building.
Astrid smiled at this but her eyes narrowed as she scrutinized the design, her mind racing with concerns about the structural integrity and potential risks associated with the site.
As an architect herself, she knew that the location was prone to soil instability and seismic activity, and she couldn't help but wonder why he had chosen this site.
