Industrial designer Oscar Diaz has created a new wooden block set toy that is inspired by the iconic Nakagin Capsule Tower from Tokyo. It was created by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa and is a main landmark in modern architecture.
The building was disassembled in 2022 and now, the spirit is kept alive with Diaz's set as an artful and playful approach. 20 stackable wooden blocks comprise the set as it all rests on top of a wooden base shaped like a hexagon to encourage those to create their own towers and organic silhouettes in a boundless form of creativity. These are made from smooth beech wood and then further dyed with water-based pigments to form its visual.
Image Credit: Oscar Diaz
What's Driving This Trend
- Architectural-inspired Toys
- Oscar Diaz's wooden block set referencing the Nakagin Capsule Tower taps into the growing trend of incorporating architectural design into children's toys.
- Sustainable Wooden Playsets
- With materials sourced from smooth beech wood and water-based pigments, this playset aligns with the rising demand for eco-friendly children's products.
- Heritage-preserving Art Toys
- The block set serves as a means to keep the legacy of the Nakagin Capsule Tower alive through a creative and interactive medium.
Who This Affects Most
- Toy Manufacturing
- Incorporating architectural elements into toy design can uniquely position products within the competitive toy manufacturing industry.
- Sustainable Goods
- The use of eco-friendly materials and dyes in toys represents a pivotal shift within the sustainable goods industry.
- Artisanal Craftsmanship
- Custom-designed toys inspired by iconic architecture support a niche yet growing segment within the artisanal craftsmanship market.
