# Twisted Concrete Tower Structures Harmonic + Masson Adds a Twisted Shape to the Alta Tower By Amy Duong | Published 2024-03-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-tower References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/03/05/hamonic-massons-alta-tower-le-havre-france/) & [hamonic-masson](https://hamonic-masson.com/en/)  Local design studio Hamonic + Masson & Associés forms a [reinforced concrete framing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huergo-475) in a unique structure at the Alta Tower located in Le Havre. It is built in a twisted formation, creating a bold visual of Northern France. The Alta Tower is a [residential building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ndarja) and stands 55 meters tall, making it the third tallest building in the city's center. The studio founder Jean-Christophe Masson speaks to [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower) about the design project, noting "The port of Le Havre is the horizon. It is the sea and the sky that come together. Alta presents a new high point in the city and so it had to convey this dynamism." The studio continues, explaining that the Alta Tower is meant to make a "bold and expressive statement." Image Credit: Hamonic + Masson ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Twisted Concrete Structures:** Incorporating twisted formations in concrete structures to create bold visual statements. - **Unique Framing Designs:** Exploring innovative reinforced concrete framing designs for architectural excellence. - **Bold Residential Architecture:** Pushing boundaries in residential architecture to convey dynamism and unique expressions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Embracing twisted formations and unique framing designs in architectural projects for enhanced aesthetic appeal. - **Construction:** Leveraging bold residential architecture trends to create distinctive and dynamic structures. - **Real Estate Development:** Exploring innovative design elements to elevate residential buildings and make expressive statements within city centers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Tall Concrete Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tor-alva.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [Gracefully Dynamic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-tower.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md) - [Concrete Skyscraper Trio Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rruga-adem-jashari.md) - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Single-Clad Alps Viewing Tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-of-alpbachtal.md) - [Feminine Silhouette Tall Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telus-sky-tower.md) - [Sculptural Water Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vga-water-tower.md)