# Abandoned Architecture Photography The ‘Abandoned America’ Series Captures Desolate Sp By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-06-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abandoned-america References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/358470/Haunting-Photos-Of-An-Abandoned-America/) & [abandonedamerica.us](http://www.abandonedamerica.us/) A project called ‘Abandoned America’ by photographer Matthew Christopher captures desolate places across the United States. Christopher’s photos document abandoned spaces and their decaying glory. The series of photos capture locations once brimming with activity such as [hotels, prisons, factories and churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greg-mike1). Christopher began seeking out abandoned spaces after he attempted to document the descent of a state’s hospital system. This project expands his scope to various locations across America that have been left to rot unnoticed by the rest of the world. The pieces in Abandoned America have a certain [surreal feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) to them. Christopher’s photos capture spaces that seem to have taken a life of their own. Even after being stripped of their original meaning, the locations have taken on an entirely new purpose. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abandoned Architecture Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating augmented reality experiences that bring abandoned spaces to life. - **Decaying Glory:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing sustainable solutions to repurpose abandoned buildings and revitalize communities. - **Unnoticed Decay:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include using drones and advanced mapping technologies to identify and assess abandoned spaces for potential redevelopment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include integrating AI and machine learning technologies to enhance photo editing and post-processing techniques. - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include designing sustainable and adaptive reuse strategies for repurposing abandoned buildings. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing platforms that connect investors with abandoned properties and facilitate their redevelopment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Modern Ruin-Inspired Californian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romick-house.md) - [Americana Furniture Debut Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archivism.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Monumental Concrete Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-mojave-series.md)