Severance: A closer look into the mid-century, brutalist universe of Lumon

the RETRO-FUTURISTIC universe of ‘SEVERANCE’ As the final episode of Severance’s Season 2 airs today, March 21st, viewers are left to ‘hang in there’ (remember that Breakroom poster?) while waiting for the next. Aside from setting a new record for Apple TV+ as its most-watched overall show, the series could be a masterclass in world-building through design. Directed by Ben Stiller and created by Dan Erickson, the show curates an environment that combines mid-century modernism, brutalist corporate aesthetics, and retro-futuristic technology to craft a sleek and unsettling world. Every architectural detail, furniture choice, and object reinforces the eerie duality of Lumon Industries—a workplace that feels familiar yet alien. Severance uses design as a psychological tool to shape its retro-futuristic dystopia. From the sterile, symmetric corridors of the Severed floor, to the warm yet curated domestic spaces outside its walls, every element serves a purpose. Explore how mid-century mod ... Read full article.