# Citiscape Interiors The Popcore Apocalyptic Manhattan Set is in a Swedish Flat By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-30 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcore-apocalyptic-manhattan References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/09/image-of-the-da-36.php) & [bldgblog.blogspot](http://bldgblog.blogspot.com/2007/12/50-large-buildings-on-floor-of-three.html) The last place you would think to see [New York City](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-loft) would probably be in this Popcore apocalyptic Manhattan set for the "Stay Young" music video by Strata. Housed entirely in a Skellefteå, Sweden apartment is a scaled-down metropolis with the ashen look of post-disaster. Using RTV and foamcard, 50 structural replicas were erected for the Popcore apocalyptic Manhattan set. Constructing it was a collaborative effort by [Nordic Set Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-by-barchef) school students and Warhammer 40K players, based on the concept by Mats Sahlström. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Apocalyptic Set Design:** Opportunity for creating immersive and realistic sets for music videos, movies, and events with post-disaster themes. - **Collaborative Design:** Potential for combining the expertise of different disciplines, such as set design and gaming, to create unique and innovative projects. - **Scaled-down Metropolis:** Demand for miniature cityscapes and architectural replicas for various purposes, including film sets, art installations, and tourism. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Film and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in developing new techniques and technologies for constructing realistic and immersive sets for movies and music videos. - **Education and Training:** Opportunity to incorporate collaborative and interdisciplinary projects into design schools to encourage innovation and expand students' skillsets. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Potential for creating miniature cityscapes and architectural replicas as tourist attractions, providing visitors with a unique and immersive experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skyscraper-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-ganz.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Minimal Urban City Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-village-apartment.md) - [Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-special-studio.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Artful Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyline-carpet.md) - [Art Deco-Themed Film Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandbox-film.md) - [Urban Skyline-View Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-view.md) - [Designer-Hosted Brooklyn Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustaf-westman-in-new-york.md) - [Rainbow Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-little-living.md)