# Geometric Architectural Captures Reves D'Urbanisme by Mathieu Coquerelle Captures Patterns By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reves-durbanisme References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/mathieu-coquerelle-photography/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/lematos) The Reves D'Urbanisme photo series, which means 'Dreams of Urbanism' in French, brings people's attention to the stunning details of some incredibly impressive manmade structures. [Architecture is an art form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rene-gailhoustet) that often goes unappreciated due to the fact that people pass by it everyday. But images like those present in the Reves D'Urbanisme series give it a new perspective that is hard to ignore. Shot by Mathieu Coquerelle, a photographer based in Rennes, France, the Reves D'Urbanisme photo series boasts [bold geometric compositions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped) and abstract aesthetics that many will find hypnotic. By focusing on [sculptural patterns and repetitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany), the French photographer writes that his work "makes us bounce from lines to lines until we dream of them as they endlessly duplicate." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Architectural Abstraction:** Exploring geometric patterns and repetition in architectural design to create abstract visuals that are hypnotic and thought-provoking. - **Urbanism Appreciation:** Highlighting the intricate details and beauty of manmade structures in urban areas to spark a newfound appreciation for architecture as an art form. - **Sculptural Photography:** Focusing on the sculptural aspects of buildings through photography to create bold and visually stimulating compositions that bring out the beauty in manmade structures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Exploring new design possibilities in architecture by incorporating abstract and geometric elements to create captivating structures that stand out. - **Photography:** Experimenting with new and creative approaches to photography that highlight the beauty and intricacy of everyday structures, inspiring others to see the world in a new way. - **Urban Planning:** Incorporating unique and artistic design elements in urban planning to create visually appealing, functional spaces that stand out and add value to communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-en-rogue.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formfunctional-archifurniture.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Graphic-Accented Brutalist Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-verville.md)