In 'Concrete Living,' photographer Nick Frank travels to Hongkong and Kowloon in order to capture the concrete jungles that people reside in. As he closes up on the apartment buildings, it is incredible to see such compact living spaces in a series.
The photographs are all very linear as the windows and walls line up with one another. Nick Frank keeps the photos in square or rectangular shapes in order to enhance the fact that these homes are so condensed. The photos become overwhelming to look at as we imagine the number of people that live in a single building.
Although we see clothing and different curtains that add to the individuality of each apartment complex, the windows continue to look the same as we focus on the building as a whole. 'Concrete Living' shows the way that human beings are forced to live in such overpopulated areas of the world as the architecture reflects this.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Compact Living Spaces
- The trend of compact living spaces presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the development of modular and adaptable housing solutions.
- Overpopulated Urban Environments
- The trend of overpopulated urban environments calls for disruptive innovation opportunities in urban planning and the creation of sustainable, livable cities.
- Photography of Urban Densities
- The trend of capturing urban densities through photography creates disruptive innovation opportunities in visual storytelling and awareness campaigns about crowded living conditions.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture and Construction
- The architecture and construction industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in designing space-efficient, multifunctional structures to accommodate compact living.
- Urban Planning
- The field of urban planning presents disruptive innovation opportunities in addressing the challenges of overpopulated urban environments and creating sustainable, people-centric cities.
- Photography and Media
- The photography and media industry can leverage the trend of documenting overpopulated urban areas to raise awareness and drive conversations around urban living conditions.
