# Portable Bridges Bruggenhoofd Chabot Allows Passage Over a Hedge By Christina Butty | Published 2009-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruggenhoofd-chabot References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/16/bruggenhoofd-chabot-by-snodevormgevers/#more-40524) & [snodevormgevers.nl](http://www.snodevormgevers.nl/wordpress/) While most folks would simply trim a hedge that was blocking a path, Dutch designers Snodevormgevers and artist Paul Segers have completed a temporary structure which allows visitors to go over a hedge that is in the way. Located in Rotterdam, the Bruggenhoofd Chabot (Chabot Bridge) creates a path from the street to the garden of the Chabot Museum. Apparently this temporary bridge will remain situated there until Sept 27. **Implications** - Many consumers today value convenience and labor-saving qualities in the products in which they invest their time and money. Businesses that provide products boasting efficient and practical characteristics will appeal to a wide audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 33% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Temporary Structures:** With the increasing demand for temporary structures, businesses have an opportunity to capitalize on this trend by creating innovative solutions for various settings and situations. - **Alternative Pathways:** The popularity of Bruggenhoofd Chabot proves that there is a demand for alternative pathways, such as bridges, for accessibility and convenience. - **Artistic Features:** The collaboration between designers and artists in creating Bruggenhoofd Chabot suggests an emerging trend where industries can incorporate artistic elements in functional designs to attract aesthetic-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** There is a growing need for temporary structures in the field of architecture, providing architects an opportunity to explore innovative designs and materials. - **Landscaping:** As the demand for alternative pathways increases, landscaping businesses can incorporate structures like Bruggenhoofd Chabot to create unique paths and designs for their clients. - **Art and Design:** The trend of incorporating artistic elements in functional designs offers artists and designers an opportunity to create unique and appealing products in the art and design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Cartoonish Canal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canal-skybridge.md) - [Welded Steel Cantilevered Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-footbridge.md) - [Weathering Steel Rolling Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cody-dock.md) - [Pedestrian Viaduct Extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin.md) - [Tunnel Six-Lane Highway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-bridge-and-prairie.md) - [Triple Path Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-waves-footbridge.md) - [Block-Long Timber Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-bridge.md) - [Sheltered Timber Chinese Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct.md) - [Spirally Viewpoint Bridge Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-clef-bridge.md)