# 140,000 Card Replicas Beijing Olympic Village by Brian Berg By Cowbag | Published 2008-08-21 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-village-in-cards-another-birdsnest-model References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2008/08/18/olympic-village-in-cards/) Playing card 'expert' Brian Berg has made a model of the Beijing Olympic Village out of playing cards. He must really have some patience... It took him 20 days and 140,000 cards to construct this model of the Olympic Village. You have to admire the level of geek required to take this project on, and the motivation to do it in less than 20 days in front on an audience and everything. **Implications** - Many wouldn't possess the patience (or the stillness) to create this delicate and monstrous model. It will really be a shame when it has to be disassembled, but I guess that's just in the cards. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Olympics](https://www.trendhunter.com/olympics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Card Replicas:** Creating elaborate replicas using playing cards as a medium can be a unique form of artistic expression. - **Geek Projects:** Geek enthusiasts may find satisfaction in taking on challenging and time-consuming projects to showcase their skills. - **Audience Engagement:** Performing intricate tasks in front of an audience can captivate and inspire others to push their own creative limits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore using unconventional materials and methods to create attention-grabbing and thought-provoking works. - **Craft and Hobby:** Crafters and hobbyists can find joy in undertaking intricate and challenging projects that test their skills and creativity. - **Event and Entertainment:** Event organizers and entertainers can incorporate live demonstrations of intricate creations to engage and inspire their audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cardboard Airplane Builds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphic-in-four-stacks.md) - [Festive Brick Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whoville-moc.md) - [Automatic Card Shufflers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ornate-card-shuffler.md) - [City-Focused Postcard Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcard-series.md) - [Buildable Sports Icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-world-cup-trophy.md) - [Building Block Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tower-chess-set.md)