Deep fake addition to modest bungalow turning heads

In a quiet residential stretch of Mississauga, a modest postwar bungalow has become the unlikely talk of the block—not for its history, but for an uncanny architectural illusion. At first glance, it appears the small home has sprouted a sleek, modern second storey practically overnight. But step closer and the truth reveals itself: the dramatic upgrade is entirely digital.

The “addition” is a high-resolution printed scrim mounted above the roofline—an artful deep fake designed to simulate a luxury renovation. The trompe l’oeil structure blends realistic shadows, brick textures, and even faux balcony railings to fool passersby and satellite imaging alike.

The project is the brainchild of local mixed-media artist Avery Lin, who describes it as “a commentary on aspiration, housing optics, and digital truth.” Some neighbours are amused. Others are confused. A few are furious.

City inspectors have confirmed that while no structural rules were broken, the installation is “highly unorthodox.” Meanwhile, Instagram posts tagged #FakeAddition are racking up views, and rumours swirl that other homeowners may soon follow suit—digitally, if not in drywall.

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Canada’s Deep Fake Suburbs: Where Real Estate Is Virtual and the Garbage Day Never Comes

By Mira Denholm | Greater Golden Horseshoe Gazette

At the eastern edge of Mississauga, just past the hydro corridor and before the asphalt gives way to field, lies a promising new development: Brookvale Landing. According to the signage, it's a “master-planned community of tomorrow” offering walkable streets, pollinator gardens, and “Scandinavian-inspired townhomes from the low $1.7 millions.”

But here’s the catch: Brookvale Landing doesn’t exist. Not in any physical sense.

It’s one of several deep fake suburbs that have begun cropping up across southern Ontario—phantom neighbourhoods fabricated with astonishing realism, from drone flyover footage (fully CGI) to LinkedIn pages for “sales reps” with no fixed address. These digital mirages are sophisticated enough to trick prospective buyers, confuse municipal staff, and in at least one instance, attract a Brampton councillor to a ribbon-cutting ceremony that never happened.

“Honestly, I thought it was in Ward 6,” the councillor admitted. “There was a Tim Hortons on the site map. That’s usually a good sign.”

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