# Dominos-Emulating Skyscrapers Jean-Paul Cassia's Design is Inspired by the Classic Dominos Game By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-1 References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/architecture/zanzibar-domino-tower-africas-second-tallest-skyscraper-09-01-2021/) Design house Xcassia unveiled its architectural plans for the [second tallest skyscraper in Africa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami), the Zanzibar Domino Commercial Tower. This unique tower will sit on an [artificial island](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safdie-architects-1) off the west coast of the Zanzibar archipelago. The structure will be an expansive 370,000 square meters with the hope of becoming a popular tourist destination. The design was inspired by the [popular Dominos Game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pompidou-show) and is made of 360 domino-like pieces that rise towards a lookout platform. The director of Xcassia, Jean-Paul Cassia, has dreamed of designing a tower with this shape as it evokes a special memory of playing dominos with his children and late father. In addition, the design is meant to evoke a sense of freedom, progress, and growth. The all-encompassing master plan features leisure, residential, entertainment, and retail spaces. Image Credit: Xcassia, [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/architecture/zanzibar-domino-tower-africas-second-tallest-skyscraper-09-01-2021/), [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/architecture/zanzibar-domino-tower-africas-second-tallest-skyscraper-09-01-2021/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Inspired Architecture Design:** The trend of designing buildings inspired by everyday objects presents opportunities for creative and unique buildings. - **Tourism-driven Architectural Projects:** Designing structures that become popular tourist destinations presents opportunities for economic growth and development. - **Emotional Design:** Designing structures that evoke emotions and memories in people presents opportunities for creating meaningful experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can explore how everyday objects can inspire building designs to create unique structures. - **Tourism:** Tourism industry players can leverage the trend of designing structures that attract visitors to create more sought-after destinations. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can explore emotional design opportunities in their properties to create deeper engagement with potential buyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Domino-Inspired Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domino-pendant.md) - [Porcelain-Clad Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selldorf-architects.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [Stacked Concrete Memorial Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qatar-world-cup-memorial.md) - [Concrete Skyscraper Trio Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rruga-adem-jashari.md)