This thesis, titled "A Thousand Plateaus," is a 120-point Master of Architecture (Professional) dissertation submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington. It explores the impact of the Anthropocene, an era marked by human activities that have significantly altered the Earth's geological and ecological systems, leading to widespread ecological destabilization and the potential for a Sixth Mass Extinction. The thesis proposes a speculative architectural future that acknowledges the ever-transforming conditions of the Anthropocene, shifting from anthropocentric thinking to ecocentric thinking. The research is guided by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari's concept of "rhizomatic" thinking, which emphasizes nomadic growth and the interconnectedness of systems. The thesis aims to integrate philosophical, ecological, and systematic approaches to design, using computational simulation processes and iterative experimentation to create architectural artifacts that reflect this shift. Key aspects of the thesis include: 1. **Philosophical Approach**: Utilizing Deleuze and Guattari's concept of the 'rhizome' to explore nomadic growth and the creation of new assemblages. 2. **Ecological Approach**: Addressing ecological imbalance by constructing artifacts from anthropogenic waste, promoting a shift from anthropocentrism to ecocentrism. 3. **Systematic Approach**: Designing artifacts that represent components of a planetary-scale system that transforms in response to changing conditions. The thesis is structured into several chapters, including an introduction, literature review, preliminary and developed design stages, and conclusions. It also includes a 16-minute film presentation that complements the design-led research. The research scope is highly speculative, focusing on future technologies and the need for a shift in thinking to address the challenges of the Anthropocene.This thesis, titled "A Thousand Plateaus," is a 120-point Master of Architecture (Professional) dissertation submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington. It explores the impact of the Anthropocene, an era marked by human activities that have significantly altered the Earth's geological and ecological systems, leading to widespread ecological destabilization and the potential for a Sixth Mass Extinction. The thesis proposes a speculative architectural future that acknowledges the ever-transforming conditions of the Anthropocene, shifting from anthropocentric thinking to ecocentric thinking. The research is guided by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari's concept of "rhizomatic" thinking, which emphasizes nomadic growth and the interconnectedness of systems. The thesis aims to integrate philosophical, ecological, and systematic approaches to design, using computational simulation processes and iterative experimentation to create architectural artifacts that reflect this shift. Key aspects of the thesis include: 1. **Philosophical Approach**: Utilizing Deleuze and Guattari's concept of the 'rhizome' to explore nomadic growth and the creation of new assemblages. 2. **Ecological Approach**: Addressing ecological imbalance by constructing artifacts from anthropogenic waste, promoting a shift from anthropocentrism to ecocentrism. 3. **Systematic Approach**: Designing artifacts that represent components of a planetary-scale system that transforms in response to changing conditions. The thesis is structured into several chapters, including an introduction, literature review, preliminary and developed design stages, and conclusions. It also includes a 16-minute film presentation that complements the design-led research. The research scope is highly speculative, focusing on future technologies and the need for a shift in thinking to address the challenges of the Anthropocene.