# Futuristic Floating Airports The London Britannia Airport Will Have Underwater Tunnels By Cody Turner | Published 2012-09-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-britannia-airport References: [weburbanist](http://weburbanist.com/2012/09/06/futuristic-floating-airport-for-london-features-underwater-tunnels/) London, England, could be the new location for the London Britannia Airport, a futuristic floating airport that features underwater tunnels that connect the airport to the main city. The international architecture firm [Gensler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canopy-workstation) just recently unveiled the plans for the new floating airport, which utilizes some of the only remaining space left in the city to build. The airport is planned to be built on the Thames River and will feature a series of rounded pods that connect to the four floating runways. The airport will be anchored to the sea floor and a series of underwater tunnels would connect travelers back to central London. This London Britannia airport will help boost London’s airport capacity in southeast London. Furthermore, plans for the current airport are already in motion to develop a [new green neighborhood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood) that will house 300,000 residents and 200,000 workers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Floating Airports:** The construction of futuristic floating airports can revolutionize airport transportation and accessibility. - **Underwater Tunnels:** Underwater tunnels in airports can offer unique travel experiences and open opportunities for underwater architecture. - **Green Neighborhoods:** Developing green neighborhoods around airports can create sustainable living environments and support local economies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Innovative architecture firms can capitalize on the demand for futuristic and sustainable airports. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can benefit from investing in innovative airport designs that can accommodate growing travel demands. - **Real Estate:** Real estate companies can take advantage of the development opportunities surrounding airport construction, like creating sustainable living and working spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Subterranean Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thames-tideway-tunnel.md) - [Airport-Led Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icolo-e-bengo-aerotropolis.md) - [Unique Urban Event Hires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-hire.md) - [Subtropical Natural Landscape Airports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelephu-international-airport.md) - [Streamlined Airport Metro Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metro-transit-center-station.md) - [Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centroparco.md) - [Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-city.md) - [Garden City-Inspired Airport Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/changi-airport-1.md) - [Public Hovercraft Transport Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapid-transit-hovercraft.md)