# Honeycomb-Shaped Structures Kristiina Lahde Gives Phonebooks an Artistic Makeover By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-10-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristiina-lahde References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2011/10/telephone-book-hive-by-kristiina-lahde/) & [kristiinalahde](http://www.kristiinalahde.com/) Canadian artist Kristiina Lahde found a beautiful way to [recycle old phone books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures). By creating mesmerizing honeycomb shapes from paper, Lahde gave these booklets a more artistic rendering. The yellow pages add a realism to the sculptures, which are formed by several phone books piled up together. These towers of design consist of [folded paper to form intrinsic patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves) identical to beehives. Rightly entitled Hive, this art piece is a recollection of not only information but also naturist aesthetics. Bee’s constructions are common sources of inspiration for designers looking to add a [geometrical touch to their creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiir). Hive by Kristiina Lahde was exhibit at the Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens in Ontario during the summer to great acclaim. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Paper Art:** Transforming old phone books into mesmerizing honeycomb shapes creates an opportunity to capitalize on the trend on art made from recycled materials. - **Geometrical Touch:** Drawing inspiration from beehive constructions creates an opportunity to incorporate geometric designs into industries such as architecture and interior design. - **Sustainable Design:** Recycling old phone books to create intricate designs could inspire a trend in eco-friendly and sustainable design practices in various industries. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The trend towards paper art made from recycled materials could create opportunities for artists to explore new mediums and connect with eco-conscious audiences. - **Architecture:** Beehive constructions could inspire architects to incorporate geometric design elements into their buildings. - **Interior Design:** Honeycomb-shaped structures could inspire interior designers to incorporate these patterns into furniture, wallpaper, and other decor elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Sustainable Repurposed Clay Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutina.md) - [Beeswax Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greentree.md) - [Urban pollinator architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/host.md) - [Paper-Inspired Artful Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md)