<ul><li>Tor Alva, the tallest 3D printed white tower, located in Mulegns, Swiss Alps, was unveiled on May 20th, 2025.</li><li>The Origen cultural foundation, in collaboration with ETH Zurich, led the construction of the tower.</li><li>The 30-meter-high Tor Alva is open for guided tours daily and will host performances from July 2025.</li><li>3D printed using soft concrete, the tower features twisting hollow columns without the need for a framework.</li><li>The soft concrete was extruded by a robot at ETH Zurich, incorporating steel reinforcement within the 3D printing process.</li><li>The White Tower's design team consists of architects Benjamin Dillenburger and Michael Hansmeyer.</li><li>It is part of the National Competence Center Digital Fabrication and showcases innovative 3D printing technology.</li><li>The tower's modular design allows for easy dismantling and potential reassembly in a new location.</li><li>Tor Alva serves as a cultural space for art installations, music, and theater performances.</li><li>It features 32 branching columns, providing atmospheric rooms and a vaulted concert venue with panoramic views.</li></ul>

tor alva, the tallest 3D printed tower in the world, opens in the swiss alps

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