# Eviscerated Architecture Art Marjan Teeuwen Presents Chaotic Buildings on the Verge of Collapse By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marjan-teeuwen References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2011/11/the-eviscerated-architecture-of-marjan-teeuwen/) & [kw14.nl](http://www.kw14.nl/) The work of Marjan Teeuwen could easily be confused with a bulldozed building site. At first glance, it appears to be completely random, a scene of pure destruction. Yet Marjan Teeuwen has actually embraced this chaotic mess and ordered it in a unique way. Based in The Netherlands, Marjan Teeuwen essentially eviscerated the walls of [abandoned buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraday-cage) and then refilled them with leftover objects found throughout each of the rooms. The result is [claustrophobic spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time) that look like they are on the verge of collapse. It is this tenuous nature that truly makes Marjan Teeuwen's work beautiful. For anyone who loves the look of destruction and the beauty found within these [collapsed structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-horns), these pieces of art are the perfect fit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Refilled Chaos:** Repurposing abandoned buildings with leftover objects for art and storytelling. - **Tenuous Construct:** Designing structures that are intentionally unsteady, creating a sense of unpredictability and intensity. - **Architectural Deconstruction:** Taking apart structures in a controlled manner to rebuild them in a more chaotic way for artistic expression. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can use abandoned buildings as canvases for self-expression and storytelling. - **Architecture and Construction:** Architects and builders can experiment with designs that intentionally use chaos and impermanence to create unique structures. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Hotels, museums, and other tourist attractions can incorporate eviscerated architecture art into their designs to create immersive experiences for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Modern Ruin-Inspired Californian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romick-house.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Immersive Artful Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oveneck-33.md) - [Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civic-architects-and-vdndp.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md)