# Convoluted Curvitecture The Zurich Cocoon Building Spirals Among a Green Oasis By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoon-building References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2009/11/14/cocoon-building-by-camenzind-evolution/) & [camenzindevolution](http://www.camenzindevolution.com/) Nestled in Zurich’s Seefeld district, a gorgeous expanse of lakes, mountains, and greenery, the winding Cocoon building by Swiss architectural firm Camenzind Evolution stands with magnificent authority. The Cocoon building uses an air-source heat pump system for green heating and cooling, and its elliptical-shaped design of stainless steel mesh spirals upwards, reflecting the winding space within. Here’s what the designers had to say about the interior of the Cocoon building: > The space planning concept dispenses with the traditional division into horizontal storeys in favour of a seemingly endless sequence of elliptical floor segments. By eliminating the usual barriers to communication, this generates a unique spatial experience and working environment… ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Elliptical Architecture:** Architecture firms may explore the use of elliptical shapes for their building designs to create unique spatial experiences. - **Green Heating and Cooling:** There is potential for HVAC companies to shift towards air-source heat pump systems to provide more eco-friendly heating and cooling options. - **Open Concept Spaces:** Architects may consider eliminating traditional barriers within interior spaces to create more collaborative work environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architecture firms may specialize in elliptical-shaped designs using stainless steel mesh. - **HVAC:** HVAC companies may explore air-source heat pump systems as a more eco-friendly option for heating and cooling. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers may consider creating open concept spaces without traditional barriers to communication for more collaborative work environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Spiral Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasona-natureverse-pavilion.md) - [Spiralled Roof Horticultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaf-1.md) - [Futuristic Curved Islandic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-2.md) - [Figure 8-Structured House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-house.md) - [Energy-Saving Artistically Contoured Ceilings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contoured-ceiling.md) - [Spiralling Stainless-Steel Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/010-building.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Metal-Constructed Yoga Shalas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-yoga-shala.md) - [Sustainable Swiss Chalets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ls-design.md)