# Balloon-Roofed Courtyards This Courtyard in France is Filled with Pink Balloons That Act as a Roof By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-balloons References: [festivaldesarchitecturesvives](http://festivaldesarchitecturesvives.com) & [photoarchitecture](http://photoarchitecture.com/) When guests step into the whimsical courtyard at the [Hotel de Griffy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-rakuragu) in France they are presented with a feeling of entering an alternate reality as it filled with hundreds of pink balloons. Some balloons are scattered among the grassy floor but most of them are stuffed into a hanging net that is suspended above the entire yard. The net allows these pink balloons to act as a roof for the courtyard. As natural light fights to seep through the balloons, the entire space is engulfed with an illuminating magical hue of pink. The cherry blossom-inspired courtyard was designed by Margaux Rodot, Mickaël Martin & Benoit Tastet. Hundreds of pink and white balloons were blown up to bring the fairy tale-esque scene to life. The installation titled The Tenth Spring lets visitors relax and enjoy the surreal moment of pure bliss. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Balloon Installations:** Creating large-scale balloon installations for events or public spaces to create immersive and whimsical experiences. - **Celestial Lighting:** Exploring the use of lighting and reflective materials to create an otherworldly atmosphere in outdoor settings. - **Interactive Landscapes:** Integrating playful and interactive elements in outdoor landscapes to engage and entertain visitors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can create unique and memorable experiences through immersive installations and interactive outdoor spaces. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can use balloon installations and outdoor lighting to create unforgettable experiences for their clients. - **Entertainment:** Amusement parks and other entertainment venues can incorporate interactive landscapes to add an extra layer of fun and excitement to their attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Balloon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-story-popup.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Vaulted Pink Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babel-housing-mexico.md) - [Cloud-Like French Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mon-nuage.md) - [Donut-Shaped Meteorological Balloons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-gateway-and-sky-ring.md) - [Mansion-Topped Surreal Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marison-heler.md) - [Pink-Detailed Art Gallery Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superzoom.md) - [Reflective Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-caviar.md) - [Whimsically Designed Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowley-manor-experimental.md)