Category
Art & Design
Hydration Merch
Trend cluster
Category
Toy
Blockitecture
Building blocks become the basis for quirky and youthful architecture.
5.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Toy Blockitecture trend?
Toy Blockitecture: Architects are turning to building blocks for inspiration, with an increasing number of structures taking after toy blocks like LEGO and block games such as Jenga. These structures, which offer a novel and quirky way to break up the landscape of traditional highrises and grey-tone buildings, also appeal to consumers' youthful sides, as they represent items that most of us have played with as children. Nostalgia unquestionably has a powerful appeal, and while it is more often used in traditional advertising, it can also be effectively translated into other areas such as architecture and design.
Trend themes
Themes within the Toy Blockitecture trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Building Block Architecture
Architects are turning to building blocks such as LEGO and Jenga for inspiration to create novel and quirky structures that appeal to consumers' youthful sides.
02
Colorful and Layered Structures
Distinctive cafes and other structures are designed with bright and bold colors, layered structures, and unique forms that appeal to younger, more design-conscious consumers.
03
Jenga-Inspired Architecture
Architectural design inspired by Jenga, with blocks placed at different angles for a visually interesting facade and efficient structure, appeals to younger, architecture-forward consumers.
Industry implications
What the Toy Blockitecture trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Architecture and Construction
Novel, quirky, and playful building block architecture offers an enticing alternative to traditional high-rises and grey-tone buildings, driving innovation in the industry.
For
Kid-Friendly Spaces
Kid-friendly cafes and restaurants, as well as educational institutions with playful architecture and decor, create a long-lasting relationship between business and consumer, and offer opportunities for disruptive innovation.
For
Luxury Living Spaces
Innovative, architecturally unique luxury condominiums with modern and chic interiors appeal to younger, new-money crowds in competitive urban markets, driving innovation in the industry.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Toy Blockitecture
Trend score 5.1 out of 10, from popularity 77%, activity 70%, freshness 8%.
Popularity77%
Activity70%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Evidence
Examples of the Toy Blockitecture trend
9 featured examples from Apr 22, 2011 to Feb 22, 2012CategoryEco
Tilted Cargo Crate Construction
ECORRE Complex Revolutionizes Recycled Building
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate unconventional building materials to create unique and sustainable architectural designs, such as using angled shipping containers.
CategoryArt & Design
Colorfully Layered Cafes
The Mocha Mojo Coffeehouse Looks Like a Playful LEGO Land
The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of colorful cafe design to create unique dining experiences that appeal to a younger demographic.
CategoryLife-Stages
Building Block Cathedrals
The Abondantus Gigantus is a Church of LEGO
The construction industry can explore the use of alternative building materials like concrete to create visually stunning and innovative structures like the Abondantus Gigantus.
CategoryArt & Design
Building Block Architecture
GGF Architects' Wahroonga Preparatory School Looks Made With LEGO
Innovative architecture could make learning spaces more fun and engaging for children of all ages
CategoryArt & Design
Jenga-Inspired Architecture
The Cafe Kureon by Kengo Kuma and Associates is Multi-Dimensional
Architects can explore the use of layered structures and grid-like arrangements to create visually striking and efficient designs.
CategoryTech
Toy Block Fortresses
'Marshal Banana' Recreates the Star Wars Sandcrawler Using 10,000 LEGO Pieces
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with LEGO enthusiasts to develop new and innovative toy concepts using LEGO components.
CategoryArt & Design
Jenga Residences
Orange Architects' 'The Cube' is a One-of-a-Kind Apartment Complex
Real estate developers and firms need to focus on designing architecturally unique and modern living spaces with functional yet creative features to address the preferences of you…
CategoryArt & Design
Building Block Eateries
The Cafe Boo Bah is a Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Kid-friendly cafes and restaurants can disrupt the hospitality industry by offering unique and entertaining experiences for families.
CategoryWorld
Building Block Structures
Antwerp's Museum Aan de Stroom Offers a Look into the City's History
Incorporating unique building materials such as brick-like structures can set a new standard for sustainable and aesthetically pleasing architecture.
