# Expansive Cardboard Cityscapes These Realistic Cityscapes are Made Entirely of Cardboard By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-04-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cityscape References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/03/cardboard-cities.html) & [lukemakes](http://www.lukemakes.com/) Model creator Luke Aan De Wiel collaborated with photographer Andy Rudak to create these [cardboard cityscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos). The cityscapes are meticulously created and represent another level in [found item architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bland-castles). Sculptures and displays usually aren't made of cardboard The material can be hard, difficult to use and lack malleability that other materials have. When put into expert hands though, the material can be used to come up with some [inventive and impressive pieces of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti). These models were made at half scale and were created completely out of cardboard, but you couldn't tell by the detail-oriented nature of them. The cityscapes range greatly, from a New York street to a towerblock to even a slum in Mumbai, all made of cardboard. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cardboard Sculptures:** Creating intricate sculptures and displays using cardboard material. - **Found Item Architecture:** Exploring the use of unconventional materials like cardboard in architectural designs. - **Detail-oriented Art:** Emphasizing intricate details and meticulous craftsmanship in art projects. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Sculpture:** Incorporating cardboard as a medium in the creation of unique sculptures and art installations. - **Architecture and Design:** Innovating building designs by considering the use of unconventional materials like cardboard. - **Photography and Visual Arts:** Collaborating with model creators to capture and showcase detailed cardboard cityscapes in photographs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Cardboard Airplane Builds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Structure Building Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cards-building-kit.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [City-Focused Postcard Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcard-series.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md)