# Chinese Suburb Photography Microcosm by Christopher Domakis Captures an Ever-Changing Landscape By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microcosm-by-christopher-domakis References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/microcosm/9306285) & [cdomakis-photography](http://www.cdomakis-photography.com/) Microcosm by Christopher Domakis, a photographer based in Berlin, Germany, is a photo series that documents the [fast changing landscape of Chinese suburbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour). Each image in the series has one big thing in common, it juxtaposes large open areas with cluster of high rises, a sight that is only seen in megacities. Expansive and breathtaking in a subtle way, Microcosm by Christopher Domakis essentially captures the places where most of the arriving new residents will be staying in order to make a living. China in itself is a unique country since it boasts a whopping one billion population. Domakis writes, "Huge development areas with lots of [massive residential "towers"](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-canopy) and enormous separated complexes of buildings, at the scale of a district, represent the current face and (sometimes) surreal scenery of Chinese housing at the edge of a city." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Urbanization:** The fast-changing landscape of Chinese suburbs calls for innovative urbanization solutions that cater to the needs of the growing population. - **Megacity Living:** The juxtaposition of large open areas with clusters of high rises in Chinese suburbs inspires new trends in the design and development of megacity living spaces. - **Photography of Changing Urban Landscapes:** Documenting the ever-changing landscape of rapidly developing megacities like China through photography presents an opportunity to raise awareness of the need for sustainable urban planning. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate Development:** The demand for affordable housing solutions for the rapidly growing population in Chinese suburbs presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in real estate development. - **Architecture:** The unique landscape of Chinese suburbs presents an opportunity for architects to design innovative living spaces that cater to the needs of megacity dwellers. - **Sustainability:** The fast-paced development of Chinese suburbs presents a challenge for sustainable urban planning and an opportunity for industries focused on sustainable development to innovate solutions to address the challenge. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Rooftop Unified Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nantou-hybrid-building.md) - [Unconventional Chinese Housing Estates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longnan-garden.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Rustic Warm Homey Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mothers-house.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md)