# Bamboo Canopy Gateways The Zhuhai National Park Gateway was Designed by West-line Studio By Joey Haar | Published 2016-10-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhuhai-national-park References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/797620/bamboo-gateway-west-line-studio) & [divisare](https://divisare.com/projects/327967-west-line-studio-bamboo-gateway) Zhuhai National Park in Guizhou province, China, is a sprawling 10,000 hectare tract of land known locally for comprising the "Bamboo Sea." The gateway to this park, which was designed by Chinese architecture firm West-line Studio, makes use of the ample bamboo that grows around it, using the trees as a natural canopy. The Zhuhai National Park gateway is itself designed to incorporate bamboo into its structure. The fast-growing tree is known for its structural strength, making it a solid option for building. Further, the interesting, segmented pattern of bamboo trunks are pleasing from a design standpoint. To make use of the bamboo canopy, West-line Studio built a raised pathway that zigzags through the woods. This path offers many different angles at which to take in the nature as people enter the park. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bamboo as Building Material:** Using bamboo as a structural material can offer strength and an interesting design aesthetic. - **Natural Integration in Architecture:** Integrating natural materials into architectural design can create unique and visually appealing structures. - **Elevated Walkways:** Building elevated pathways can offer new perspectives and ways to experience outdoor spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can explore using natural materials and innovative design techniques to create unique and sustainable structures. - **Tourism:** Parks and outdoor spaces can incorporate unique architectural features and elevated walkways to enhance visitors' experiences. - **Sustainable Construction:** The use of sustainable materials like bamboo in construction can offer environmentally-friendly alternatives to traditional building materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Donut-Shaped Meteorological Balloons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-gateway-and-sky-ring.md) - [Mountain-Based Curved Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunhai-forest-service-station.md) - [Forest Bamboo Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-cabin.md) - [Bamboo-Clad Residential Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-park-villa.md) - [Romantic Seaside Pier Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaside-pavilion.md) - [Bamboo Forest-Inspired Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canter-and-gallop.md) - [Wooden Mountain Visitor Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pustevny-gateway.md) - [Local Craft-Shown Bamboo Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northeast-pavilion.md) - [Glazed Pavilion Landscape Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongdan-grassland-sea-ruins-station.md)