DANZHOU—Describing the project as a visionary leap forward in the field of insolvent architecture, developers behind the massive Ocean Flower Island announced Thursday that the $12 billion man-made archipelago was specifically designed to be best appreciated from the fluorescent-lit interior of a federal bankruptcy hearing. “While Dubai has palm trees and sand, Ocean Flower Island offers investors something far more breathtaking: a panoramic view of fiscal ruin that stretches as far as the eye can see,” said lead developer Zhang Wei, noting that the half-finished luxury high-rises were constructed using a revolutionary blend of concrete, steel, and junk bonds that are currently trading at four cents on the dollar. “We wanted to create an immersive experience where the silence of the abandoned theme parks perfectly complements the silence of our legal team when asked where the money went. Every rusting crane and hollowed-out opera house stands as a majestic testament to the concept of leverage.” At press time, the developers were inviting prospective buyers to an exclusive open house located inside a terrifyingly empty 50-story condo, provided they bring their own flashlights and ignore the sounds of wind whistling through the shattered dreams of the middle class.