# Criss-Crossing Footbridges The Nanhe River Landscape Bridge is a Wonderfully Creative Walkway By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanhe-river-landscape-bridge References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/06/27/nanhe-river-landscape-bridge-by-wxy-architecture/) & [wxystudio](http://www.wxystudio.com/) Keep your eyes peeled fro the Nanhe River Landscape Bridge next time you visit Xinjin, China. Construction on this bridge (designed by WXY Architecture and Weidlinger Associates Consulting Engineers) is set to begin later this year. The Nanhe River Landscape Bridge is draws its design from the surrounding landscape. The five oval rings in the bridge "are symbolic of the five rivers that converge on Xinjin." I am all for symbolism, especially when it comes to architecture. Read below to find out more about this bridge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Landscape-inspired Architecture:** Opportunity for creating more creative and eco-friendly architecture designs based on the surrounding landscapes. - **Symbolic Design Elements:** Opportunity to incorporate meaningful design elements and symbolism in architecture and engineering. - **Innovative Bridge Design:** Opportunity to create unique and functional bridges that not only serve as transportation infrastructure, but also as works of art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can take inspiration from the Nanhe River Landscape Bridge to create more sustainable and artistic designs that are in harmony with the surrounding environment. - **Engineering:** Engineers can explore new materials and innovative construction techniques to create more structurally sound and visually stunning bridges. - **Tourism:** The Nanhe River Landscape Bridge can attract tourists and create new opportunities for the tourism industry in Xinjin, China. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spirally Viewpoint Bridge Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-clef-bridge.md) - [Sheltered Timber Chinese Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct.md) - [Taiwan Coastal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-danjiang-bridge.md) - [Welded Steel Cantilevered Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-footbridge.md) - [Triple Path Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-waves-footbridge.md) - [Canyon Viewing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/72-turns.md) - [Tunnel Six-Lane Highway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-bridge-and-prairie.md) - [Pedestrian Viaduct Extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin.md) - [Sculptural Pedestrian Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiatdarse.md)