# Fantasy Bridges OFF Architecture's Surreal Entry for Bering Strait Connection By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-08-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-architecture-bering-strait References: [bustler.net](http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/off_architectures_bering_strait_project_allows_views_at_arctic_marine_fauna/) & [offarchitecture](http://www.offarchitecture.com/) This wildly fabulous concept for a [bridge to span the Bering Strait](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-waves-footbridge) is from the imaginations of OFF Architecture in Paris, France. The proposal was the designers' entry in the Bering Strait International Ideas Competition and entailed that they create a connection between Russia and the Northern United States. Although they did not win, their submission was a real showstopper. The goal of the Bering Strait International Ideas Competition was, as they say, to encourage “the elimination of all the barriers like spatial disconnection of national borders and chronological disconnection of today and tomorrow, and thus, stepping forward to peace and prosperity for all earth and mankind.” OFF Architecture's presentation included stunningly surreal images of pedestrians and swimmers with dolphins and whales, [ocean current turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-sea-wall), geothermal technology and a Utopian village of tomorrow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Surreal Bridges:** Developing bridge concepts that push the boundaries of conventional design by incorporating surreal elements. - **International Bridge Competitions:** Increased interest and participation in international bridge design competitions as a platform for innovative ideas and concepts. - **Integration of Renewable Technology:** Exploring the integration of renewable technologies within bridge designs, such as ocean current turbines and geothermal systems. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to reimagine traditional bridge structures and explore fantastical concepts. - **Engineering:** Engineering firms can leverage international bridge competitions to showcase their expertise and contribute disruptive ideas. - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy companies can collaborate with bridge designers to integrate their technologies and create sustainable bridge solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-city.md) - [Artful Cartoonish Canal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canal-skybridge.md) - [Sculptural Pedestrian Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiatdarse.md) - [Cross-Seat Bridge Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhenzhongshan-link.md) - [Taiwan Coastal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-danjiang-bridge.md) - [Sheltered Timber Chinese Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct.md) - [Pedestrian Viaduct Extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin.md) - [Spirally Viewpoint Bridge Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-clef-bridge.md) - [Poised Medieval-Themed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tintagel-castle-footbridge.md)