# Precarious Viewing Platforms The Austrian Astearchitecture Ramp By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-10-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precarious-viewing-platforms-astearchitecture-ramp-in-tyrol-austria References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2008/10/21/top-of-tyrol-by-astearchitecture/) & [astearchitecture](http://www.astearchitecture.com/) This perilous-looking [viewing platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pujiang-platform-hill) is located at a staggering height of 3200m in Tyrol, Austria. The outlook, which was finished in September 2008, projects brave observers 9 meters into thin air--literally. Designed by Astearchitecture, an [architectural firm from Innsbruck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutal-honesty), the structure is located on Mount Isidor. It appears from the photos to be an extremely popular attraction; even through blowing snow and frigid temperatures, spectators are drawn to the [fantastic panoramas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones). Although the ramp is safely fixed into the mountainous rock with anchors set into a concrete foundation, I can definitely say that I would not be caught dead up there in the winter! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 7% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Extreme Viewing Platforms:** Designing and building precarious and thrilling viewing platforms in extreme locations around the world. - **Architectural Adventurism:** Pushing the boundaries of architecture by creating structures that challenge visitors' perceptions and embrace thrill-seeking experiences. - **Extreme Tourism Attractions:** Developing tourism attractions that cater to adrenaline junkies and offer unique and thrilling experiences in breathtaking locations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architectural Design:** Innovative architects can explore creating awe-inspiring structures that provide thrilling experiences for visitors. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism industry can capitalize on the growing demand for extreme tourism attractions by offering unique and death-defying experiences in picturesque locations. - **Engineering and Construction:** Engineering firms can take on challenging projects to design and construct safe yet audacious viewing platforms in extreme environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canyon Viewing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/72-turns.md) - [Timber Nature Reserve Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout-tower.md) - [Mountaintop Viewpoint Ski Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena.md) - [Mountain-Top Lookout Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guard-patrol.md) - [Sloped Timber Skate Ramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rampitecture.md) - [Spanish Mountain Pass Lookouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farrapona-geological.md) - [Residential Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avber-house.md) - [Remote Viewing Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telepresence-observation-pavilion.md) - [Mountain-Based Curved Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunhai-forest-service-station.md)