# iPad Residential Tower Inspired by Apple's iPod By TechnoGadget | Published 2006-12-25 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-residential-tower-inspired-by-apples-ipod References: [newlaunches](http://www.newlaunches.com/) Omniyat a Dubai based real estate developer is planning a unique project for 2007. The plan is an $800 million, 23 storey residential tower inspired by the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipro) [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic). They will call the giant mp3 player the [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-hoverbar-tower). It will be ready by 2009. **Implications** - The iPod has not only changed the way consumers listen to music, but the way they perceive music altogether. The white iPod headphones now represent a consumer's status as a member of the music lover's tribe, which gives them a sense of a belonging. Thus, it's no surprise that the iPod has become a global symbol that is adapted in many different ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Home:** The iPad-inspired residential tower demonstrates the growing trend of incorporating smart home technology into real estate projects. - **Branded Architecture:** The iPad residential tower showcases the trend of using iconic brands as inspiration for architectural design, creating unique and eye-catching structures. - **Cultural Branding:** The omnipresence of the iPod as a cultural symbol has opened up opportunities for brands to leverage its popularity and create immersive experiences like the iPad residential tower. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can explore incorporating innovative and interactive technologies within their projects to create smart and futuristic living spaces. - **Architecture:** Architects can take inspiration from iconic brands and technologies to design visually striking and memorable buildings that capture consumer attention and create brand associations. - **Branding and Marketing:** Marketers can capitalize on the cultural impact of popular brands like Apple's iPod to create immersive branded experiences that resonate with consumers and drive brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earphone-Equipped Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipro.md) - [Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drought.md) - [Posh Parabolic Design Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskpod.md) - [Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod.md) - [MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-wallpapers.md) - [Nostalgic Music-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imirror.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [Art Deco-Inspired Tech Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-miami-worldcenter.md) - [Emirati-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-tower.md)