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# Interactive Building Spires
People Can Control the WTC Spire's Color with the Edison Floor

By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-15 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edison-floor
References: [thenextweb](http://thenextweb.com/insider/2016/08/12/free-brooklyn-event-lets-control-color-world-trade-centers-spire/) & [nps.gov](https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/08-09-2016-park-exchange.htm)

The '[Edison Floor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-knot-pendant-lamp)' installation lets park-goers control the color of the spire that tops the [World Trade Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exchange-pavilion) in New York City. The interactive project is on display at Brooklyn Bridge Park, giving it one of the best views of the iconic Lower Manhattan skyline in any of the five boroughs.

The installation comes with three separate activities, all of which manipulate the color of the WTC's spire. One of the activities, called "Edison's Light Bulb," encourages people to work together. By jumping around on a [lit-up digital floor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloomlight-s-lamp), they must reflect electrical "current" into a light bulb image. When successful, that bulb glows one of five colors, and the WTC's spire does as well.

In commemoration of the US National Parks Service's 100th anniversary, it is only natural that Edison Floor takes place in the beautiful Brooklyn park.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.6/10
- Popularity: 7% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Interactive Displays:** The use of interactive displays in public spaces allows for engaging and immersive experiences.
- **Collaborative Activities:** Activities that require cooperation and teamwork create opportunities for social interaction and connection.
- **User-controlled Experiences:** Giving users the ability to control and personalize their experiences enhances engagement and satisfaction.

### Where This Applies

- **Entertainment:** Implementing interactive displays in entertainment venues can attract and captivate audiences.
- **Tourism:** Integrating user-controlled experiences into tourist attractions can enhance visitor engagement and enjoyment.
- **Event Planning:** Incorporating collaborative activities in event planning allows for unique and interactive experiences for attendees.

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