Interference patterns are increasingly explored in contemporary architectural façades as visual configurations generated through the superposition of repetitive and layered geometric structures. This study examines the role of interference patterns in contemporary architecture, with particular attention to the perceptual effects and illusion-related phenomena that may emerge during their observation. The research is based on a comparative, case-based analysis of selected architectural examples in which interference patterns are introduced through façade articulation, layered glazing systems, spatial textures, or form-related strategies. The analysed material is classified into four groups: semi-spatial façades, façade graphics applied to multi-layer glass systems, spatial textures, and interference embedded in the overall building form. The analysis focuses on identifying recurring perceptual effects associated with interference patterns, such as illusion-related phenomena, including visual aliasing, motion parallax, apparent depth, figure–ground ambiguity, flicker effects, and dynamic perspective. The comparative analysis indicates that interference patterns can significantly influence the perception of architectural space within its urban context. This influence extends beyond visual appearance and aesthetic composition, contributing to architectural communication, meaning-making processes, and the cognitive engagement of the viewer with spatial and visual structures. The study provides a structured analytical framework that may support further research on perceptual strategies in contemporary architectural design.
Alina Lipowicz-Budzyńska (2026) studied this question.