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The world’s tallest 3D-printed tower– Tor Alva aka the 'White Tower' set to be built along the Julier mountain pass in the Swiss Alps, was launched by Fundaziun Origen.tower, set to be built in the Swiss Alps along the Julier mountain pass, started fabrication at ETH in Zurich this month.
According to an official statement, the tower is a 3D-printed structure designed for Fundaziun Origen, serving as both a beacon in the village and a versatile space for art installations, music, and theater performances.The tower features 32 branching columns enclosing abstract, atmospheric rooms, leading visitors to a vaulted concert venue at the top. This venue can accommodate 45 people and offers panoramic views of the Julier Valley.
It is designed as a vertical structure with six floors, creating a sequence of spaces known as a vertical enfilade. As per the firm, these spaces vary in atmosphere and ambiance, transitioning from dark and enclosed rooms at the bottom to light and airy ones at the top. “At dusk, the White Tower with its idiosyncratic openings appears like a lantern and becomes a lighthouse along the old Julier Pass route,” expressed the statement.Architects use computational design software to craft the White Tower to create a distinctive and intricate design translated into a digital model.
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