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If you had to imagine your mental illness or disorder as a house, what would it look like?

Federico Babina has just released a new project called Archiatric, which depicts 16 different conditions as works of architecture in various states of repair. The designs are chillingly abstract, but for anyone living with the agony of mental illness, they're all too accurate. An animated video posted to the Barcelona-based digital artist's YouTube page further intensifies the effect of the images.

Babina is known for architecture-inspired work, using a unique geometric style that takes clear notes from cubism. His designs are often surreal, yet underlined with cheeky humour.

More info: Federico Babina, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

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Depression

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Cat Meow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it supposed to show "feel like drowning all while feeling trapped"?

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Dementia

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Jody Dubois
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg people...This man is an artist. These are HIS takes on various human conditions. Stop critiquing his choices and just appreciate his gift and willingness to share with the world.

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Ocd

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Yana La
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The roof does not fit correctly with that pattern........ *internal screaming*

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Autism

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Lemur
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I truly can relate. This is me. I got Asperger, a form of autism where you are actually pretty smart.

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Alzheimer

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Erica Marx
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This depicts very well the bits and pieces of memory and habit that linger with this disease. The cracks are nearly all the way through, excellent.

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Paranoia

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Sheralyn
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thought paranoia would be more like numerous eyes watching you or something. A maze sounds more like OCD or anxiety disorder.

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Dyslexia

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Ode
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The pictures are well thought through, thanks for that. But I don't think dyslexia is a mental illness

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Dissociative Disorders

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Christina Kernachan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can relate to this... Though in my experience it's more like being in a bubble. Although i fully appreciate what the artist was aiming for. Good job

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Narcolepsy

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Clarissa Cole
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All these disorders are in the DSM, which includes all mental illness, including cognitive/regulatory issues. Narcolepsy, dyslexia, etc are all in there.

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