In our current age, convenience is king, and nearly every aspect of our lives can be controlled with a tap, swipe, or scan. This digital prowess fuels an on-demand economy that caters to the consumer's every whim, from the latest tech and fashion "must-haves" to the fastest delivery options and even the pursuit of romantic connections.

The concept piece "Autonomic" explores this phenomenon as it envisions the city of Melbourne redefined by its inhabitants' needs and desires. This reimagined metropolis is sustained by an innovative service infrastructure that not only supports but anticipates the daily requirements of its people. It provokes a deeper inquiry into the evolving role that design and construction play in our lives and how they contribute to the fabric of a city that's becoming an 'autopolis'—a self-regulating, responsive urban environment tailored to the digital and immediate age.