# Unfinished Architecture Photography Grand Mudford Finds Beauty in the Incomplete By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-04-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grant-mudford References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/the-hidden-beauty-of-unfinished-buildings-1566781783) & [grantmudford](http://www.grantmudford.com/) In a field where every photograph seems polished to the point of overkill, the work of Grant Mudford is a breath of fresh air. Unlike most architectural photographers, Mudford focuses on incomplete buildings and works-in-progress. Oftentimes, Mudford documents the thankless, half-finished efforts on [abandoned construction sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper). The photos definitely have a lonely element to them; however, there is still a surprising aspect of beauty present. The Julius Shulman Institute at Woodbury University honored Mudford with the Excellence in Photography award, a prize that is awarded to architectural photographers mid-way through their careers. Mudford's work will be featured in a corresponding exhibition. The show's curator Michael Duncan, says, "Grant Mudford deconstructs the elemental components of architecture, transforming the [rebar, concrete and stucco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-memory) of ordinary building sites into poignant statements about frailty and strength." ## 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unfinished Architecture:** Exploring the beauty of incomplete structures presents an opportunity for architects to embrace asymmetry and imperfection. - **Raw Photography:** Moving away from overly polished photos can inspire photographers to capture the character and narrative of subjects in their natural state. - **Abandoned Construction Sites:** Seeing the potential beauty in neglected spaces could lead to innovative reuse and recycling of forgotten concrete structures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Embracing the beauty of imperfection and asymmetry can lead to bold and unconventional design approaches. - **Photography:** Capturing the character and narrative of subjects in their natural state can create an emotional connection between the subject and the viewer. - **Urban Planning:** Identifying the potential of neglected spaces can encourage adaptive reuse and revitalization of abandoned sites. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prefabricated Exposed Structural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-unfinished-house.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Unfinished Mall Textile Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-limbo.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Creative Work-Encouraging Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-lining-house.md) - [Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civic-architects-and-vdndp.md)