# Architectural Modular Toys Power Tower Enhances Children's 3D Shaping and Abstraction Abilities By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-02-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-toy References: [designnobis](http://www.designnobis.com/index.php?r=site) Designed by Dr.Hakan Gürsu, this [modular toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco) Power Tower is an [educational wooden set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mola-4) targeted for children above the age of five. The toy set is meant to improve children's 3D shaping and abstraction abilities. It's a fun and engaging entertainment option that captures kids' attention for long periods of time. The set is consisted of a total of 37 pieces made out of healthy, safe and recyclable materials. The seven domes, 15 facades, four roofs, two bridges, six columns and three trees can be shaped in a extensively large amount of construction types, acting as a perfect [creativity enhancement tool for children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes). The set also exposes children to architecture styles from different cultures as the different combination of pieces resemble historical building types from different time periods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Toys:** The trend of modular toys provides opportunities for creating innovative and customizable play experiences for children. - **Educational Toys:** The trend of educational toys presents opportunities for developing toys that enhance cognitive and motor skills in children. - **Sustainable Materials:** The trend of using safe and recyclable materials in toys allows for the creation of environmentally-friendly and healthier play options for children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of modular toys by creating innovative and interactive toy sets that promote creativity and imaginative play. - **Education:** The education industry can leverage the trend of educational toys to develop learning tools that make education more engaging and enjoyable for children. - **Sustainable Products:** The sustainable products industry can tap into the trend of using sustainable materials in toys to offer eco-friendly and safe play options for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funphix.md) - [Digital Magnetic Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenki-spliced-magnetic-attraction-toy.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arckit-100-sqm.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md) - [Geometric Design Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-toy-by-eames-office.md) - [Green Community Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arckit-greenscape-village.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockitecture-frank-lloyd-wright.md) - [Magnetic 3D Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-kit.md)