# Eco-Urban Replicas Bang-Yao Liu's 'Plastic City' is Modeled After Shanghai By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-city References: [cribcandy](http://cribcandy.com/home/picks/bang-yao-liu-plastic-city/72800/) & [converse.cn](http://www.converse.com.cn/artists/) For those of you who are unfamiliar with the skyline of Shanghai, you can now get a feel for the landscape as [Plastic City](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plaex-building-systems-inc) is modeled after this Chinese metropolis. A rather [colorful eco-conscious project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-scape), it was made using only cheap, plastic materials such as bins, baskets, brooms and more. Created by artist Bang-Yao Liu, Plastic City was commissioned by Converse for an artist series. Check out the Taiwanese artist at work in the [stop motion video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-transformation). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-conscious Art:** The trend of creating art using sustainable materials is growing, presenting opportunities for artists to showcase their eco-consciousness. - **Replica Architecture:** The trend of creating replicas of famous architecture allows people to experience iconic landmarks from around the world, creating opportunities for immersive cultural experiences. - **Sustainable Design:** The trend of using recycled materials for design projects is on the rise, presenting opportunities for eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage the trend of eco-consciousness to create unique and sustainable artwork. - **Travel and Tourism:** The tourism industry can capitalize on the trend of replica architecture to attract visitors looking for unique and immersive experiences. - **Construction and Architecture:** The construction and architecture industry can embrace sustainable design trends to create environmentally friendly and cost-effective buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Rooftop Unified Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nantou-hybrid-building.md) - [Elevated Urban Skate Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects.md) - [Nature-Inspired Rooftop Skateparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qingdao-mixc-rooftop-skatepark.md) - [Metal Sheet-Facade Book Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-book-city.md) - [Urban Structural Street Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symbiotic-urban-furniture.md) - [Factory-Converted Revived Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-factory-plugin-revival.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md) - [Maze-Inspired Performance Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-time.md) - [Recycled Plastic Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-tiny-home.md)