# Asymmetrical River Bridges The Danjiang Bridge Will Be Designed By Zaha Hadid Architects By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-08-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danjiang-bridge References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/danjiang-bridge-zha/38934/) & [zaha-hadid](http://www.zaha-hadid.com/2015/08/13/zha-wins-danjiang-bridge-competition/) The Danjiang Bridge is a brand new bridge, set to be located at the mouth of the Tamsui River in Taipei, Taiwan, that will be the world's longest asymmetric, single-tower [cable-stayed bridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-waves-footbridge) once it is completed. Conceived by Zaha Hadid Architects, who won an international competition to get the opportunity to create the bridge, the 920-meter-long Danjiang Bridge will improve connectivity for the local population and help alleviate traffic on the region's congested roads. The bridge is designed in such a way that it doesn't disrupt [waterway traffic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin). Moreover, it also allows locals an unobstructed view of the sunset, a point that takes on great importance when you consider that the area is popular with [sunset-gazing tourists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaside-pavilion). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Asymmetrical River Bridges:** Asymmetrical river bridges designed to improve connectivity while preserving natural beauty. - **Single-tower Cable-stayed Bridges:** Innovative single-tower cable-stayed bridge designs that challenge traditional bridge construction. - **Competition-winning Architectural Designs:** Competition-winning architectural designs for iconic bridges that are both functional and beautiful. ### Where This Applies - **Infrastructure Construction Industry:** Opportunities for infrastructure construction companies to explore non-traditional designs that prioritize aesthetics and function. - **Tourism Industry:** Asymmetrical river bridges that offer unobstructed views of natural beauty are a potential draw for tourism. - **Architectural Design Industry:** Opportunities for architectural design firms to create iconic and functional bridge designs that challenge the status quo. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cross-Seat Bridge Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhenzhongshan-link.md) - [Spirally Viewpoint Bridge Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-clef-bridge.md) - [Sculptural Pedestrian Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiatdarse.md) - [Sheltered Timber Chinese Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct.md) - [Ribbon-Like Dynamic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capital-international-exhibition.md) - [Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-city.md) - [Warehouse-Converted Ferry Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ropax-ferry.md) - [Sweeping Culture Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-culture-and-art-centre.md) - [Welded Steel Cantilevered Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-footbridge.md)