# Stapled Metropolises Peter Root's 'Ephemicropolis' Creation is a Cityscape Wonder By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-root-s-ephemicropolis References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2010/04/27/ephemicropolis/) & [peterroot](http://www.peterroot.com/) Last year, Trend Hunter featured a staple project dubbed '[Low-Rise](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-root-low-rise),' and now I would like to bring you attention to the sequel, Peter Root's 'Ephemicropolis.' Deciding to go big instead of going home, Root used 100,000 staples to mimic a metropolis filled not only with low-rises, but also skyscrapers and more. Completed in 40 hours, Peter Root's 'Ephemicropolis' covers 6m x 3m of floor space, with the highest point rising to 12 cm tall. After browsing through the images above, check out the video. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Staple Art:** Exploring the potential for creating artwork using everyday office items such as staples. - **Miniature Architecture:** Creating detailed and intricate structures using small-scale materials. - **Urban Landscapes:** Representing bustling cityscapes through unconventional means such as latticeworks and other materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Culture:** Innovating the creation and representation of artwork, allowing for more diverse and unconventional forms of expression. - **Architecture and Design:** Incorporating alternative materials and methods in designing and constructing architectural structures. - **Office Supplies:** Repurposing office materials for artistic and creative projects, exploring the potential of everyday items beyond their intended use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Street Art-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-rooftop.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Creative Pop-Up Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-popup-hub.md) - [Latticed-Steel Transport Hub Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropolitan-station.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)