# Ultra-Durable Copper Spires Studio Tjoa Creates a Honeycomb Spire for the Notre Dame Rebuild By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-spires References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90347839/the-race-to-redesign-notre-dame-is-heating-up-here-are-6-of-the-wildest-ideas?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner) & [studiotjoa](https://www.studiotjoa.com/notre-dame-spire) [Studio Tjoa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-marys-coptic-church) focuses on the aesthetic and functionality of copper spires as the [Colorado-based design firm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorado-college-honnen-arts-hub) enters France's cathedral rebuild competition. While many ideas take inspiration from the movement of sustainability, this one is more utilitarian in its essence. Instead, Studio Tjoa embraces durability as a necessary characteristic of the updated Notre-Dame cathedral. The roof will feature a combination of stainless steel and glulam — a "type of laminated wood [...] that is stronger than steel." Unlike traditional copper spires, this one also boasts an enticing honeycomb pattern that will, without a doubt, contribute to what Studio Tjoa desired to evoke — the aesthetic that the restored Notre-Dame cathedral is like a "phoenix rising from the ashes." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Durability-embracing Architecture:** Designing buildings and structures that prioritize long-term function and strength, offering opportunities to embrace sustainable materials and innovative construction techniques. - **Innovative Building Materials:** Exploring materials that are stronger, more durable and sustainable than traditional materials such as steel, wood, and copper, leading to creative and eco-friendly designs. - **Aesthetic-driven Rebuilding:** Prioritizing beauty and design, alongside durability and functionality, to create iconic and visually stunning structures representing resilience and progress. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Encompassing the design and planning of buildings and structures, architects have the opportunity to explore innovative and sustainable building materials and techniques. - **Construction:** Construction companies can incorporate new and eco-friendly building materials, such as glulam, into their projects, leading to new and improved techniques for building resilient and stunning structures. - **Engineering:** Engineers have the opportunity to design and develop new materials and techniques that enhance the durability and aesthetic appeal of structures, leading to more sustainable and visually appealing results. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid London Townhouse Office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spparc.md) - [Copper-Extended Brutalist Building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sirius-building.md) - [Biomaterial Interior Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-studio.md) - [Preserved Townhome Concrete Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rieder.md) - [Community Hub Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-not-carbon.md) - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md) - [Angular Church Matte Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-church.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Self-Shaping Timber Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-flax-pavilion.md)