Showing a sombre beauty in what most would find ugly, Russian photographer Alexander Gronsky takes us on a journey in his communist-style architecture photography series.
Soviet architecture is both known for it's avant-garde Moscow gems and for its old-fashioned government-like buildings. But that is not the main focus of Gronsky's series. In the architecture photography series, Gronsky’s captures the grey areas where the city meets the countryside.
"I always enjoy these borderline and kind of undefined areas and I just wanted to present them in a very sweet and romantic way," says Gronsky.
Not trying to make a statement or define anything with his series, the photographer wants to leave it open for interpretation from the view.
"Definitions are what obscures a lot of meaning you can get from an image," says Gronsky.
Soviet Suburb Photography
This Architecture Photography Series is Sombre and Conflicting
Trend Themes
1. Countryside-urban Blending - An opportunity exists for architecture firms to mix elements of rural and urban design to create unique and visually appealing spaces.
2. Beauty in Decay - There is potential for photographers and artists to capture the serene beauty in abandoned and decaying buildings and architecture.
3. New Urbanism - There is an opportunity for urban planners to design more harmonious and integrated neighborhoods that combine nature and modern architecture.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architecture firms can use this trend to create unique designs by blending modern architecture with rustic elements traditionally found in rural areas.
2. Photography - Photographers in urban areas can use this trend to explore and capture the beauty in decaying and abandoned buildings and architecture.
3. Urban Planning - Urban planners can utilize this trend to incorporate more green spaces and nature into city landscapes and create more harmonious living areas.