# Corten Steel Landscape Accents Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter Builds Structures That Offer Direction By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landscape-accents References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/12/18/reiulf-ramstad-arkitekter-chemin-des-carrieres-corten-steel/) & [reiulframstadarchitects](http://www.reiulframstadarchitects.com/) A series of landscape accents that embrace a uniform material pop up in eastern France. The structures are the work of Oslo-based design studio Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter who utilized Corten steel to direct tourists along the Chemin des Carrières — this is "an 11-kilometer trail through the rural villages and landscape of Rosheim, on the outskirts of Strasbourg." It leads to a historic quarry. The landscape accents are strategically placed along the Rosheim-St Nabor railway. Each structure is designed to "respond to the peculiarities of its location," often serving a greater purpose — be that of shelter or making way for breathtaking scenery. On this project, Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter worked alongside landscape studio Parenthèse Paysage. Image Credit: Florent Michel/11h45 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Corten Steel in Landscaping:** The use of Corten steel in landscape accents offers a unique and durable material for directing tourists and enhancing outdoor spaces. - **Multi-functional Landscape Structures:** Designing landscape accents with a multi-functional purpose, such as shelter or framing scenic views, creates innovative solutions for addressing unique site conditions. - **Integrated Landscape and Architecture Design:** Collaboration between landscape architects and architects create integrated designs that respond to and enhance site context while providing necessary wayfinding solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Landscape Architecture:** Landscape architects can embrace the use of innovative materials, such as Corten steel, and incorporate multi-functional design solutions into their projects to create unique and memorable outdoor spaces. - **Architecture:** Architects who collaborate with landscape architects can create cohesive and integrated designs that enhance both the built and natural environment to provide functional and aesthetic solutions. - **Tourism:** The use of innovative landscape accents, such as those made with Corten steel, can enhance tourists' experiences by providing wayfinding solutions that are integrated with the surrounding environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Corten Steel Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusty-house.md) - [Weathering Steel-Clad Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-hills-residence.md) - [Corten-Clad Garden Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-studio-1.md) - [Steel-Wrapped Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bully-hill-house.md) - [Rustic Metal Garden Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-corten-steel-modular-raised-bed.md) - [Minimal Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caju-house.md) - [Hand-Bent Steel Performance Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-pavilion.md) - [Juxtaposing Garden Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-garage.md) - [Weatherized Steel Pyramidal House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-roof-house.md)