# Welded Steel Cantilevered Footbridges Ehl & KKoumar Architekti Designs a Sculptural Footbridge By Amy Duong | Published 2024-03-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-footbridge References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/02/29/ehl-koumar-architekti-concrete-footbridge-litomysl/) & [ehl-koumar.cz](https://www.ehl-koumar.cz/)  Czech design studio Ehl & Koumar Architekti finishes a sculptural footbridge located in Litomyšl, the Czech Republic. It is defined by a construction of steel and concrete materials that open up to [cantilevered viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones) on both sides. It is a [pedestrian bridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct) that goes across a must motorway -- the welded steel forms the structure and the exposed concrete makes up the pillars. Ehl & Koumar Architekti architect Tomas Koumar tells Dezeen "The heavy shapes of concrete pillars contrast to the lightweight steel structure and we like to use the exposed concrete for its almost tactile qualities. We wanted to give the new footbridge the human scale, have its deck as low as possible, and protect pedestrians from the busy I/35 highway. Therefore, we designed the horizontal part as a spatial 3D Vierendeel girder." Image Credit: Tomáš Sou?ek ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 21% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sculptural Footbridge Designs:** Innovative architects are focusing on creating footbridges that blend steel and concrete for cantilevered viewpoints. - **Contrasting Material Combinations:** Designers are exploring the juxtaposition of heavy concrete pillars with lightweight steel structures in infrastructure projects. - **Spatial 3D Girder Integration:** The integration of spatial 3D Vierendeel girders in footbridge design is redefining structural efficiency and pedestrian safety. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture & Design:** The architecture and design industry is embracing innovative approaches to bridge construction, incorporating contrasting materials for aesthetic and functional purposes. - **Engineering & Infrastructure:** In the engineering and infrastructure sector, opportunities lie in optimizing the structural integrity and visual appeal of footbridges through unique material combinations and design elements. - **Construction & Urban Development:** The construction and urban development industry can benefit from adopting advanced techniques like spatial 3D girder integration to enhance the safety and aesthetics of pedestrian pathways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concrete-Supportive Bridged Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stempel-tesar.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) - [Footbridge-Inspired Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-sidonius.md) - [Triple Path Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-waves-footbridge.md) - [Sculptural Pedestrian Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiatdarse.md) - [Cantilevered Porous Steel Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baker-creek-pavilion.md) - [Sheltered Timber Chinese Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct.md) - [Glass Bridge-Connected Small Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pjcarchitecture.md)