# Miniature Mega Cities The Metropolis Collection by Lladro Atelier is Both Functional & Creative By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-metropolis-collection References: [curatedmag](http://www.curatedmag.com/news/2011/05/19/metropolis-collection-from-lladro-atelier/#more-51413) & [lladro](http://www.lladro.com/) The Metropolis Collection designed by Lladró [Atelier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-o-series-1) is a series of household items that form a miniature city when placed together. The Metropolis Collection includes a wide variety of functional objects such as [mirrors, lamps and vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friedrich-mini) that are all shaped like miniature skyscrapers and miniature buildings. Each mini building is designed meticulously, with close attention paid to detail and texture. At first glance, it is very difficult to perceive these objects as something other than miniature buildings. Each object from the Metropolis Collection is available in eight different colors including white, light gray, dark gray, light green, dark green, light yellow and dark yellow. The pieces from the collection are both creative and functional. The entire collection is available for purchase online. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Miniature Mega Cities:** The trend of creating miniature city-themed household items offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in home decor and interior design. - **Functional Miniature Skyscrapers:** The trend of functional household objects shaped like miniature skyscrapers presents disruptive innovation opportunities in product design and urban-inspired decor. - **Meticulous Miniature Detailing:** The trend of meticulously designed miniature buildings as household objects opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in craftsmanship and collectible home decor. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the trend of miniature city-themed household items to offer unique and creative products for interior design enthusiasts. - **Product Design:** The product design industry can explore the trend of functional household objects shaped like miniature skyscrapers to create innovative and visually appealing products. - **Craftsmanship:** The craftsmanship industry can tap into the trend of meticulously designed miniature buildings as household objects to showcase their intricate skills and cater to collectors of unique home decor items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tiny Decorating Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-spaces.md) - [Miniaturized Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-barbieland.md) - [Miniature Baking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-food.md) - [Vibrant Mid-Century Modern Miniatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-midcentury-modern.md) - [Playful Sculptural Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1.md) - [Stackable Clay Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torre-vases.md) - [Elegant Crystalline Decor Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensemble.md) - [Sleek Scandinavian Home Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-things.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md)