# Former-Military Viewing Points The Skywalk Looks Down onto the Rock Nature Preserve in Gibraltar By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-07-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skywalk References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/07/02/skywalk-rock-of-gibraltar-arc-designs-architecture/) & [arc-design](http://www.arc-design.com/) Built above an existing WWII military platform in Gibraltar, the Skywalk offers a one-of-a-kind view of the beautiful surroundings from a modern structure. Placed on one of the highest points of the Rock of Gibraltar, the lookout features a [cantilevered viewing platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones), glazed floors and walls and a unique set of stairs that make all guests appear as though they are walking into the sky. Arc Designs transformed the former base for anti-aircraft Bofors guns by wrapping the structure around the existing stone platform and adding a 2.5-meter-wide [glazed walking space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portlantis) that goes up and over the steep terrain. Offering unparalleled [cliffside views](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-insight-cave-space) of the city or sea, the Skywalk is a must-see for all travelers visiting Gibraltar. Image Credit: [Stephen Ball](https://www.stephenballphotography.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cantilevered Viewing Structures:** Create unique, modern viewing structures that attach to existing platforms with innovative design elements. - **Glazed Walking Spaces:** Incorporate glazed flooring and walls into outdoor structures for breathtaking, unobstructed views. - **Innovative Stair Design:** Transform staircases into a focal point of modern architecture with unique design elements and materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tourism:** Create unique experiences for tourists by offering innovative viewing platforms and structures. - **Architecture:** Incorporate new design elements and materials into outdoor structures to create visually stunning and functional spaces. - **Construction:** Utilize creative design and construction techniques to transform existing structures into modern, innovative viewing platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canyon Viewing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/72-turns.md) - [Mountain-Based Curved Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunhai-forest-service-station.md) - [Red Aluminum Walkway Periscopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-hammock.md) - [Mountaintop Viewpoint Ski Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena.md) - [Mountain-Top Lookout Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guard-patrol.md) - [Timber Nature Reserve Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout-tower.md) - [London-Based Glass Lift Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-109.md) - [Cave-Style Coastal Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-insight-cave-space.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md)