# Towering Wooden Block Sets Oscar Diaz Designs a Block Set Inspired by the Nakagin Capsule Tower By Amy Duong | Published 2024-09-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower References: [oscar-diaz.net](https://www.oscar-diaz.net/)  Industrial designer Oscar Diaz has created a new wooden block set toy that is inspired by the iconic Nakagin Capsule [Tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vosges-hautchocolat-love-aflutter) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-set) 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 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 29% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architecture-Inspired Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockitecture-frank-lloyd-wright.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-collection.md) - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md) - [Modular Body Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-blocks.md) - [Toy Brick-Inspired Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curving-block.md) - [Origami-Inspired Playful Magnetic Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trido.md) - [Geometric Design Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-toy-by-eames-office.md) - [Building Block Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tower-chess-set.md)