# Roller Coaster Buildings The Evolver Viewing Tower Looks Like a Broken Track By Christina Butty | Published 2009-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolver-viewing-tower References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/17/evolver-by-students-from-alice-studio-at-epfl/#more-40727) & [epfl.ch](http://www.epfl.ch/index.fr.html) No, this isn't a new roller coaster. Located in Zermatt, Switzerland is this [viewing tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cn-tower-renovation) titled 'Evolver' built by students of ALICE studio at [Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavillon-de-design). It consists of 24 [wooden frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rampitecture) which create a tube that visitors can journey through. Uniquely, visitors can actually go 720 degrees around the axis of the structure before arriving at the start again. Neat, eh? **Implications** - Often times businesses may forget that man-made items are not always the key to grasping people's attention. The world is full of natural wonders that are simply breathtaking without the glitz and glamor. The featured tower is a good example of a simple idea to help people become closer to nature. Businesses that offer a unique experience to their consumers will be remembered and positively talked about. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Structures:** Exploring innovative designs that bring people closer to nature. - **360-degree Experiences:** Creating immersive experiences that allow visitors to journey through spaces. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Developing eco-friendly construction methods and materials. ### Where This Applies - **Tourism:** Creating attractions that offer unique and memorable experiences for visitors. - **Architecture:** Designing structures that merge nature and human-made elements. - **Construction:** Implementing sustainable practices and materials in building projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Clad Alps Viewing Tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-of-alpbachtal.md) - [Timber Nature Reserve Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout-tower.md) - [Thrill Ride-Topped Ultra-High Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch.md) - [Mountain-Top Lookout Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guard-patrol.md) - [Remote Viewing Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telepresence-observation-pavilion.md) - [Captivating Viewpoint-Integrated Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portlantis.md) - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md) - [Mountain-Based Curved Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunhai-forest-service-station.md) - [Twisted Concrete Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-tower.md)