# Modern Cable-Stayed Bridges UNStudio Won a Competition for a Bridge in Budapest, Hungary By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cablestayed-bridge-design References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/05/09/unstudio-budapest-bridge-danube-architecture-news/) & [unstudio](https://www.unstudio.com/en/page/9794) Dutch studio [UNStudio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-twin) envisioned a cable-stayed bridge design that crosses over the Danube river to connect the urban areas of Ujbuda and Csepel. The structure's main span measures up to 220 meters and its side span is 500 meters. The award-winning proposal was selected among 16 others and is a modern manifestation of how UNStudio perceives the architectural future of Budapest — sleek and connected. The cable-stayed bridge design will cater to a road, a tram, cyclists and pedestrians. UNStudio focused on creating a gateway to the city, something "like an inviting [architecturally sound] gesture of hands." Thus, the structure becomes a facilitator of connection, as well as a [functional observation deck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baker-creek-pavilion). Image Credit: VA Render ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Cable-stayed Bridge Construction:** Opportunities for adopting innovative bridge construction technology, such as the use of prefabrication or advanced materials, to make construction quicker and more cost-effective. - **Multi-modal Bridge Design:** Designing bridges to accommodate multiple forms of transportation, including roadways, trams, cyclists, and pedestrians, to promote accessibility and enhance connectivity in urban areas. - **Observation Deck Integration:** Incorporating observation decks into bridge designs to enhance the user experience and create tourist attractions, offering opportunities for monetization and revenue generation. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** Opportunities for contractors and engineers to innovate and improve bridge construction techniques and materials, using advanced technology to streamline the building process and make it more cost-effective. - **Transportation:** Opportunities for transportation authorities to invest in infrastructure that accommodates multiple forms of transportation, creating more efficient and accessible urban areas. - **Tourism:** Opportunities for tourism industries to leverage the integration of observation decks into bridge designs to attract visitors and generate revenue, offering unique viewing experiences and photo opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Welded Steel Cantilevered Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-footbridge.md) - [Pedestrian Viaduct Extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin.md) - [Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-city.md) - [Artful Cartoonish Canal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canal-skybridge.md) - [Spirally Viewpoint Bridge Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-clef-bridge.md) - [Concrete-Supportive Bridged Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stempel-tesar.md) - [Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-studio.md) - [Sculptural Pedestrian Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiatdarse.md) - [Ribbon-Like Riverfront Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belvedere-park.md)