thousands of tiny tiles to create a soaring three-story domino tower. At 10.1 meters (33.25 feet) tall, it was the tallest domino structure ever created. The project, led by 25-year-old domino artist Lily Hevesh, was part of an exhibit at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.
During construction, Hevesh’s team of domino artists had to constantly make sure the tower wasn’t crooked, swaying, or tilting to one side. Otherwise, it could come crashing down! “When you’re building something this tall, just a few millimeters off can make an enormous difference in the tower’s stability,” says Hevesh.
It took four days to place all 10,422 dominoes. Then came Hevesh’s favorite part: knocking them down! A team member threw a squirrel plushy at the top of the tower. Then the downward pull of gravity took over, causing the structure to collapse in a cascade of colorful tiles.