# Self-Supporting Designs Newly Elevated Walkway in Rome's Domus Aurea Leads to Spectacular Sights By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-08-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domus-aurea References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/07/30/stefano-boeri-rome-domus-aurea-entrance-walkway/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) & [stefanoboeriarchitetti.net](https://www.stefanoboeriarchitetti.net/en/) Stefano Boeri Architetti has designed a new [entrance and pedestrian walkway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin) in the subterranean rooms of the Domus Aurea palace. The Ancient Roman palace was built in 64 AD and is one of Rome's most significant historical sites. For a long time, these subterranean rooms within the palace have been closed to the public due to extensive restoration requirements. Stefano Boeri Architetti created a vestibule and long walkway that blends into the [ancient ruins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archaeological-complex-of-carmona) it surrounds. The walkway consists of large, black-painted steel beams and is completed with LED lights that illuminate the passage for the visitors. The interior of this vault-like passage is white resin, which clearly delineates the walkway from the rest of the space. The design does not intervene with any of the existing structures and has a self-supporting framework to ensure it does not damage the ancient site. The passage leads to a series of unseen rooms in the palace, such as the Octagonal Room. Image Credit: Stefano Boeri Architetti ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Self-supporting Walkway Designs:** The use of self-supporting designs in walkways can help protect and preserve the integrity of historic sites and buildings. - **Innovative Historical Site Restoration:** Innovative architectural firms can leverage technology to restore historical sites that have been inaccessible to the public for years. - **Seamless Blend of Old and New:** The blending of contemporary design elements with historic architecture opens up opportunities for innovation in the field of architecture and design. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can pioneer the use of self-supporting designs in walkways and restoration projects, creating a new market for innovative design solutions. - **Tourism:** Innovative historical site restoration can draw in more tourists as well as contribute to cultural heritage preservation. - **Heritage Preservation:** The seamless blend of old and new can create new opportunities for heritage preservation and restoration, increasing access to cultural sites for future generations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Roman Architecture-Themed Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forum-des-vestiges.md) - [Futuristic Baroque Rome Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romeo-hotel-roma.md) - [Concrete-Supportive Bridged Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stempel-tesar.md) - [Sustainable Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-arc.md) - [Exposed Concrete Stealthy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-eternal-way.md) - [Modernized 1960s Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castelli-romani.md) - [Sheltered Timber Chinese Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct.md) - [Timbered Passage Stair Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-annex.md) - [Pedestrian Viaduct Extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin.md)