# Manmade South Beach Stars The VisionDivision Miami Sun is a Solar Casino for Florida By Michael Hines | Published 2013-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visiondivision-miami-sun References: [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/2013-5-21/swedish-architects-want-give-miami-artificial-sun) This massive semicircle is the VisionDivision Miami Sun. The Swedish design firm (that would be VisionDivision) created this artificial sun for a contest held by the city of Miami. The city is currently looking for a new landmark near its [Bayfront Park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-park-miami-beach). VisionDivision is proposing an artificial sun that would also function as a casino. The sun would change its hue throughout the day and would also mimic the look of the moon at night. The idea is quite ingenious, especially the part where it [doubles as a casino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casino-royal-palm). The casino would also allow those not interested in gambling to view the city from a spot unlike any other in Miami. Here’s hoping the city of Miami, or any other sun-drenched locale in North America, decides to build the VisionDivision Miami Sun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artificial Sun:** Creating artificial suns that change hue throughout the day and mimic moonlight at night offers opportunities for immersive experiences and unique attractions. - **Solar Landmarks:** Designing solar-powered landmarks that serve multiple purposes, such as functioning as casinos, provides innovative solutions for city development and tourism. - **Urban Iconography:** Exploring the use of bold and unconventional architectural designs as urban landmarks can redefine the visual identity of cities and attract visitors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can take advantage of the trend of creating artificial suns and solar-powered landmarks to offer innovative and visually striking solutions for city development projects. - **Casino & Entertainment:** The casino industry can consider integrating unique attractions, such as artificial suns, into their entertainment offerings to provide visitors with unforgettable experiences and capitalize on the trend of immersive environments. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can leverage the development of artificial suns and solar landmarks to promote cities as dynamic destinations that offer visually stunning and interactive attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sun-Inspired Disc-Topped Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-island-museum.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Sun Safety Beach Takeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-beach-takeover.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Light-Equipped Outdoor Sun Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-starry-night-sun-shade.md) - [Creative Sun Safety Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-safety-installation.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [Red Aluminum Walkway Periscopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-hammock.md) - [Protected Beachfront Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-reserve.md)