# Rock Climbing Residences Ateliereen Viewing Tower Lets You Scale Towards the Summit By Christina Butty | Published 2009-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ateliereen-architectens-viewing-tower References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/29/viewing-tower-by-ateliereen-architecten/#more-35643) & [ateliereen.nl](http://www.ateliereen.nl/) This 25 metre tall [viewing tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lookout-above-litomyl) is the brainchild of Dutch architects Ateliereen Architecten. Located in an outdoor sports park in Reusel, the Netherlands, the structure is made up of six boxes, with the interesting feature of a [rock climbing wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves) on the side. Walls are constructed out of halved logs, which were grown in the surrounding forest. This structure is supported by a steel frame in both the horizontal and vertical direction. **Implications** - It's hard to look at something like this and not be transported back to the halcyon days of my youth and my dreams of building a [livable treehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sawmill-treehouse). The fact that this exists is a testament to the irrational dreams of youth everywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Outdoor Sports Parks:** The rise of outdoor sports parks creating unique experiences for visitors and incorporating innovative architectural designs like rock climbing residences. - **Sustainable Construction:** The use of natural and locally sourced materials, such as halved logs grown in surrounding forests, in construction projects like rock climbing residences. - **Vertical Recreation:** Vertical recreation gaining popularity as more structures incorporate rock climbing walls and other vertical elements for adventurous experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architecture firms exploring the incorporation of innovative designs, like rock climbing walls, in their projects to create unique and engaging structures. - **Construction:** Construction companies implementing sustainable practices and utilizing locally sourced materials, like halved logs, for eco-friendly and visually appealing structures like rock climbing residences. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Outdoor recreation and adventure sports industries capitalizing on the growing interest in vertical recreation by incorporating rock climbing walls and other vertical elements in their facilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Clad Alps Viewing Tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-of-alpbachtal.md) - [Climbing Wall-Integrated Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musa-apartment.md) - [Elevated Leisure Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-leisure-habitat.md) - [Bat-Friendly Forested Watchtowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchtower-einderheide.md) - [Water Tower-Transformed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdamsestraatweg-water-tower.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [Captivating Viewpoint-Integrated Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portlantis.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Distinctive Airlifted Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karka-tower.md)