A massive apartment complex in Hangzhou, China, has sparked mixed reactions online for housing around 20,000 people—all under one roof.

Called The Regent International, the building towers 675 feet high and spans 260,000 square meters in Qianjiang Century City. Originally designed by Alicia Loo, known for her work on the Singapore Sands Hotel, the structure was meant to be a six-star hotel. Instead, it became a self-contained housing complex for young professionals, offering apartments from $220 to $550 a month.

What’s most striking? Residents never have to leave. The building functions like a vertical town, complete with supermarkets, food courts, salons, swimming pools, gyms, internet cafes, and more.

While some find the setup efficient and ideal for remote work, others call it unsettling.

“Am feeling suffocated just by looking at it,” one TikToker wrote.

“Imagine the elevator wait in the morning,” joked a Reddit user.

Yet not everyone sees it as dystopian. Some appreciate the convenience and cost-effectiveness, especially in a busy business district.

Interestingly, similar mega-complexes aren’t uncommon in Asia. A Redditor noted that parts of Hong Kong have estates housing up to 50,000 people, likening them more to floating cruise ships than standard apartment buildings.

Whether you see it as a glimpse into the future or a claustrophobic nightmare, one thing’s for sure: The Regent International is redefining what “home” can look like in a hyper-urban world.