# Moat-Splitting Platforms Sunken Bridge Parts the Waters to Make Way for Tourists By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunken-bridge References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/11/17/sunken-bridge-by-road/) & [ro-ad.org](http://www.ro-ad.org/) Unless some divine miracle occurs, Ro-Ad's 'Sunken Bridge' will be the closest anyone will ever get to seeing a version of Moses' parted Red Seas. The 'Sunken Bridge' was built as a part of Ro-Ad's restoration project for the [West Brabant Water Line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-studio-los-angeles). In order to gain access to the Fort de Roovere, the designers got creative and decided to build this unique bridge that "[sits within the water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa) and slope," according to Accoyawood. As a result, the team created a practical piece without skewing the [natural aesthetics of the historic landmark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ganga-leheri-temple). The bridge was constructed with Accoyawood's eco-friendly timber which is non-toxic and prevents fungal decay. Ro-Ad's 'Sunken Bridge' is one of the very few modern designs that stands out on its own while complementing and respecting its surrounding environment. A clever design for modern times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Eco-friendly Infrastructure:** The emphasis on eco-friendly construction materials creates opportunities for sustainable infrastructure development. - **Design Integration with Natural Environment:** Incorporating design elements that complement and respect the natural environment can create a unique and memorable experience for visitors. - **Innovative Access Solutions:** Creative solutions for accessing difficult-to-reach locations can lead to the development of unique infrastructure projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction Industry:** The construction industry can explore the use of eco-friendly materials and innovative designs for infrastructure projects. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can benefit from unique infrastructure designs that create a memorable experience for visitors. - **Environmental Conservation Industry:** The use of eco-friendly materials promotes sustainability and can create opportunities for the environmental conservation industry to collaborate with infrastructure development projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triple Path Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-waves-footbridge.md) - [Sculptural Pedestrian Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiatdarse.md) - [Weathering Steel Rolling Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cody-dock.md) - [Artful Cartoonish Canal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canal-skybridge.md) - [Welded Steel Cantilevered Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-footbridge.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) - [Aquatic Lake Wood Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snhetta-intersection-table.md) - [Underwater Bicycle Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ijboulevard.md)