# 3D-Printed Tall Concrete Towers Nova Fundaziun Origen and Professors Design the Tor Alva By Amy Duong | Published 2025-05-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tor-alva References: [mesh.ch](https://www.mesh.ch/) & [zindel-united.swiss](https://www.zindel-united.swiss/)  [Nova Fundazium Origen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-home-saunas) works with a few collaborators to bring the Tor Alva to life, otherwise known as White Tower. It is comprised by a range of [organic concrete columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corncretl) which have been [3D printed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr3d). The shape of the building is inspired by the build of a layered cake, which is a direct nod to the emigration heritage of confectioners from Graubünden. The team explained, "While one robot applies the concrete in layers, a second places a ring-shaped reinforcement in the new structure every 20 centimetres. This horizontal reinforcement in the form of rings is supplemented by longitudinal rebars that are added after printing. [...] or Alva showcases how digital construction techniques can be used to build load-bearing structures without formwork." Image Credit: Benjamin Hofer ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 42% - 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 - **3d-printed Architecture:** The advent of 3D printing in architecture allows for complex, customized structures to be constructed efficiently with less material waste. - **Organic Design Aesthetics:** Incorporating natural and organic aesthetics in architectural designs inspires environmentally integrated urban landscapes. - **Robotic Construction Automation:** Robotic systems layered alongside traditional methods streamline the construction process, marrying precision with enhanced structural integrity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction Technology:** Emerging construction technologies focus on automation and material innovation to improve productivity and sustainability in the building sector. - **Architectural Design:** Architectural design leverages advanced techniques and materials, influencing the evolution of modern urban environments. - **Sustainable Engineering:** The sustainable engineering industry aims to reduce environmental impact through innovative building practices and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [White 3D-Printed Tower Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tor-alva.md) - [Twisted Concrete Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-tower.md) - [Unique 3D Printing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-church.md) - [Concrete Skyscraper Trio Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rruga-adem-jashari.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [3D-Printed Ceramic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terramound.md) - [3D Printed Concrete Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-lamp-1.md) - [Corn-Made 3D-Printed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manufactura-corncretl.md) - [Sculptural Water Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vga-water-tower.md)