 Adam decided to do experiments with curved shapes for the scenery, as he felt all his previous setpieces were "too linear".This was demonstrated with the "Atlantis", which is a dome and curved surfaces outside, and many curved objects in Stromberg's office inside.For Gogol's offices, Adam wanted an open space to contrast M's enclosed headquarters, and drew inspiration from Sergei Eisenstein to do a "Russian crypt-like" set.