# Trompe L'Oeil Architecture Illusions Pierre Delavie Tricks Minds with Deceptively Warped Buildings By Meghan Young | Published 2014-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trompe-loeil-architecture References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/368048/Fascinating-Artworks-Create-Illusions-Of-A-Warped-Reality-On-Buildings-Facades/) & [pierredelavie](http://pierredelavie.com/) As far as trompe l'oeil architecture go, French artist Pierre Delavie has it nailed. He uses canopies and canvases to create realistic illusions that will have people believing that they are living in the dream world of 'Inception.' Unfortunately, there is no Leonardo DiCaprio to help make sense of the warped buildings. Instead, people will have to rely on their own senses to determine what is real and what is not. Titled 'architectural abduction,' the [trompe l'oeil architecture illusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical) are impressively [large-scale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape). Some of [installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) are simple, others are more elaborate, but all of them play with people's perceptions in a big way. This is especially the case since many of his chosen sites appear to revolve around landmarks that both locals and tourists would be interested in. The trompe l'oeil architecture touches make them even more special. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Trompe L'oeil Architecture:** Opportunities for integrating realistic illusions into building design to create unique and engaging experiences. - **Perception-based Installation Art:** An opportunity to create large-scale, immersive installations that play with people's senses and challenge their perceptions. - **Interactive Landmark Design:** An opportunity to incorporate interactive elements and illusions into landmark design to create more engaging and memorable experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Incorporating trompe l'oeil techniques and perception-based installations into building and landmark design for more unique and engaging experiences. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Utilizing trompe l'oeil techniques and perception-based installations in popular tourist destinations and landmarks to provide visitors with new and exciting experiences. - **Art and Installation Design:** Creating large-scale installations that challenge people's perceptions and offer new ways of experiencing space and design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Sensory Museum Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-museum.md) - [Kinetic Optical Illusion Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-woodflow.md)