# Upstream Urban Commutes The Aqualis Pier Concept for Moscow River by Andrew Bedov By Bianca | Published 2009-06-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqualis-pier-moscow-river-andrew-bedov References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/06/12/moscow-by-the-pier/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/unfocus) Water bodies near metropolitan cores have huge potential to be icons of the city, which is exactly why through Andrew Bedov designed Aqualis Pier for for Moscow River. Bedov's Moscow By The Pier concept could change the [urban stream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belvedere-park) to became a signature piece of the Russian capital, like the Seine is to Paris. "It promises to be the hub of connectivity, with [water buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canal-cafe) plying commuters upstream and down, with infrastructure akin to subways and metros," Yanko Design explains. "The waterbus station is planned in such a way, that it allows the commuters to enjoy the natural beauty of the river, while waiting for their ride." For a better idea of Andrew Bedov's vision, take a look at the pictures of the Aqualis Pier Concept for Moscow River in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Riverside Connectivity:** Creating waterbus infrastructure that connects commuters upstream and down and allows commuters to enjoy natural beauty could become a game changer for urban transportation. - **Urban Waterfront Reimagined:** Designing iconic and aesthetically pleasing structures for waterfronts can create a unique identity for metropolitan areas. - **Environmental Sustainability on Waterways:** Developing sustainable and eco-friendly modes of transportation on waterways could be a promising trend for cities working towards becoming more environmentally conscious. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** Establishing a waterbus transportation system could encourage innovation in the transportation industry and offer more sustainable options. - **Architecture:** Creating unique and iconic structures for waterfront transportation infrastructure could provide opportunities for architecture and design firms to showcase sustainable and innovative design. - **Tourism:** Riverside connectivity and waterfront reimagined concepts could offer unique sightseeing and tourism opportunities for urban areas with waterfronts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosser-v1.md) - [Artfully Made Floating Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa.md) - [Community Water Access Points](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luanda-waterpoints.md) - [Floating River Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-river-cabin.md) - [Urban Portugal Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-pool.md) - [Floating Amazon Plaza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aquapraa.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Semi-Amphibious Bus Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estuary-hopper.md) - [Harmonious Cityscape Monorails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hk-monorail-concept.md)