# Stark Symmetrical Shoots Kai Ziehl Captures the Beauty of Architecture in Urban Landscapes By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-12-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-ziehl References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/tranquility-through-symmetry) & [kaiziehl](http://kaiziehl.com/) Cold and calming photography like the one by German artist Kai Ziehl shows how the coldness of urban landscapes can become meaningful and expressive. These black and white shots capture the true dimension of cities and their mesmerizing constructions. These images share a beautiful quietness that makes them alluring for audiences. The pale tonality and the strategic angle and distance of each shot make these landscapes an aesthetic playground of [geometrical beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-project-in-tokyo). Tall buildings, bridges and train stations become a series of breathtaking lines and patterns, adding a whole new level of meaning to each photo. The [monochrome landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaulted-monochrome-haus) by Kai Ziehl are emotional and a stunning [celebration of architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape) and cities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 27% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cold and Calming Photography:** Capturing the beauty of urban landscapes in a calm and serene manner can offer disruptive innovation opportunities for the photography industry. - **Aesthetic Playground of Geometrical Beauty:** Exploring the geometric patterns and lines in urban landscapes can inspire disruptive innovations in architecture and design. - **Monochrome Landscapes:** Creating emotional and stunning monochrome landscapes can be a disruptive innovation in the art and visual arts industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography Industry:** The photography industry can benefit from incorporating cold and calming photography techniques to capture urban landscapes. - **Architecture and Design Industry:** The architecture and design industry can explore the concept of creating aesthetic playgrounds of geometrical beauty in urban landscapes. - **Art and Visual Arts Industry:** The art and visual arts industry can embrace the creation of emotional and stunning monochrome landscapes inspired by urban environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md)