# Illuminated Empty Obelisks The Tower of Ring by EASTERN Design Office is a Shining Monument By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-of-ring References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/10/24/tower-of-ring-by-eastern-design-office/) & [easterndesign.jp](http://www.easterndesign.jp/) The Tower of Ring is a stunning structure that is a beautiful sight to behold. Despite being dubbed a tower, it has more of a monumental status. Completely empty, it does not house any rooms or even stairs to climb up. Occupying the middle of a big square in Tianjin, China, it simply offers a serene area for revellers to lose themselves in. Designed by the [EASTERN Design Office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastern-algarve), the Tower of Ring is made out of cast-steel. Exactly 1,168 pieces make up each wave element, all of which are embedded with LEDs for a [spectacular show at night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shen-sculpture). Consisting of 73 levels, the [cylindrical structure spirals up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves) into the heavens, inviting people to enjoy its height amongst the blue sky and clouds--to not would be a shame. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Led-embedded Structures:** The use of LED-embedded structures presents an opportunity for creating visually stunning architectural designs. - **Monumental Minimalism:** The concept of creating empty, minimalist structures offers a unique and serene experience for visitors. - **Interactive Nighttime Displays:** Combining LEDs with architectural designs allows for captivating and interactive nighttime displays, enhancing the overall experience for spectators. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore the incorporation of LED-embedded elements to create innovative and visually striking designs. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can leverage monumental minimalist structures to attract visitors seeking unique and tranquil experiences. - **Entertainment and Events:** The entertainment and events industry can utilize LED-embedded structures to create immersive and captivating nighttime displays for various events and venues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ring-Shaped Open-Air Amphitheaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luhu-ring-of-starlight.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md) - [Timber Nature Reserve Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout-tower.md) - [Nature Hyperboloid Observation Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observation-tower-krven.md) - [Circular Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shen-sculpture.md) - [Thrill Ride-Topped Ultra-High Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch.md) - [Rooftop Walkway-Topped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen-energy-ring.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [Donut-Shaped Meteorological Balloons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-gateway-and-sky-ring.md)