# Reflective Ping-Pong Parlour Installations The Match Point Installation Takes Over a Paris Gallery By Amy Duong | Published 2024-07-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-point-installation References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/07/09/india-mahdavi-crosby-studios-ping-pong-installation-paris/) & [india-mahdavi](https://india-mahdavi.com/)  Designer Harry Nuriev from [Crosby Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformism) transforms a Paris gallery by India Mahdavi to form the Match Point installation. It is a [silver-tonal space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirroring-dialogue) where visitors can experience and immerse themselves in a game of table tennis just ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games. It is located on the Left Bank and the space is entirely transformed with a minimal aesthetic to make visitors feel like they are in a video game. Mahdavi speaks about the design, stating "Project Room #14 acts as a modern-day parlour and seeks to address table tennis from a spatial and social perspective. On the one hand, it reconnects with the game's origin by devoting a domestic interior space to physical activity, and on the other, it invites the outside to play on the inside." Image Credit: India Mahdavi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Immersive Sports Experiences:** Transformative spaces that merge physical activities with interactive environments draw inspiration from video games, providing unique attractions for sports enthusiasts. - **Minimalist Aesthetic Installations:** Designs incorporating sleek, minimalist aesthetics create visually striking environments that can heighten the sensory experience of art and sport installations. - **Interactive Social Spaces:** Innovative installations that foster social interaction in unconventional settings offer new ways for communities to engage in shared activities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The incorporation of sports elements into art galleries represents a fusion of creativity and physical activity, redefining how art spaces are utilized. - **Leisure and Recreation:** Leisure spaces designed to engage visitors in immersive sports activities cater to a growing demand for active entertainment experiences. - **Event Management:** Hosting such interactive installations within event spaces can attract diverse audiences, providing unique experiential marketing opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rule-Free Sports Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ping-pong-park.md) - [Silver Chess Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformism.md) - [Office-Themed Metallic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankie-shop.md) - [Social Sports Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballers-sports-venue.md) - [Artful Table Tennis Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nedj-ping-pong-tables.md) - [Luxury Transparent Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/effetto-71-ping-pong-table.md) - [Artfully Designed Sports Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidelined.md) - [Immersive Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paulin-paulin-paulin-1.md) - [Nature-Centric Colorful Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vole.md)