# Lookout Design Award Winning Wooden Lookout in Norway By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-08-16 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-stopping-views-award-winning-lookout-design-in-norway References: [toxel](http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2008/08/08/breathtaking-aurland-lookout-in-norway/) This gorgeous wooden lookout is located in Aurland, Norway, overlooking fjords, forests and a small town below. At first glance, and maybe even second glance, one doesn’t see the transparent barrier at the end of the ramp-like structure. I looked and thought – they must be kidding, people would be sliding right over the end of this thing! The lookout was designed by Todd Saunders & Tommie Wilhelmsen for a Norwegian tourist routes completion which was commissioned by the Norwegian Highway Department. They were the first place winners. I’d love to hear if anyone has been there before, I’m holding my breath just looking at the images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wooden Architecture:** An increasing trend in the construction industry, wooden architecture offers sustainable and aesthetically pleasing design solutions. - **Transparency Design:** Designs incorporating transparent barriers or structures offer a unique and visually appealing experience for visitors. - **Tourist Route Developments:** As more countries invest in developing tourist routes, there is a growing demand for innovative and engaging designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore the use of wood as a sustainable and versatile material for architectural projects. - **Design:** Designers can experiment with incorporating transparent barriers in their projects to create visually stunning and experiential spaces. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can benefit from investing in unique and captivating designs for tourist routes to attract more visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timber Nature Reserve Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout-tower.md) - [Architectural Tranquil Cabin Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-londges.md) - [Warm Timber Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout.md) - [Single-Clad Alps Viewing Tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-of-alpbachtal.md) - [Circular Windowed Woodland Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-nest.md) - [Mountain-Top Lookout Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guard-patrol.md) - [Sloped Lake Slated Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-jetty.md) - [Spanish Mountain Pass Lookouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farrapona-geological.md) - [Elevated Park Nature Lookouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amager-nature-park.md)