# Blue Block-Filled Installations Play Work Build by David Rockwell Focuses on Construction Games By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-work-build References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1671326/an-interactive-exhibit-chronicles-the-history-of-building-blocks) & [rockwellgroup](http://www.rockwellgroup.com/) The Play Work Build exhibition revolves around a fun [interactive installation geared towards children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superpower-studios-initiative). Chock full of blue blocks in all different shapes and sizes, visitors are invited to build whatever they like with them. An accompanying massive shelving unit also provides 2,300 architectural and construction games to play with while documenting the history of such toys. Designed by David Rockwell, an architect who is known for envisioning luxury hotels and homes around the world, the Play Work Build exhibition is an extension of his venture into playgrounds after becoming a dad. Revolutionizing such structures by inspiring creativity and self-directed play, his [Imagination Playgrounds](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imagination-playground) have since been installed in 600 locations worldwide. Play Work Build is currently on display at the [National Building Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doha-modern-playground) in Washington, D.C. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Installations:** Opportunity to create engaging and immersive experiences through interactive installations. - **Construction Games:** Potential to develop innovative and educational construction games for children. - **Self-directed Play:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to encourage creativity and independence in play. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Possibility to incorporate interactive installations into architectural designs. - **Toy:** Opportunity to develop construction games and toys that promote learning and creativity. - **Museum:** Innovative ways to enhance museum experiences through interactive installations and self-directed play. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Block Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-triennale-museum.md) - [Vibrantly Artful Playful Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion-1.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Sleek Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doha-modern-playground.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockitecture-frank-lloyd-wright.md) - [Vibrant Inclusive Playground Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falling-into-place.md) - [Curvaceous Artful Play Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion.md) - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-collection.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md)