There are plenty of beautiful bridges that carry cars and pedestrians across the Seine River in Paris, so awesome design firm AZC has another idea in store. Why not create a bridge dedicated to fun? Their inflatable crosswalk features enormous trampolines in the center of each of the three rings for people to bounce and flip their way over the water. With their eyes set on a strip near the Bir-Hakeim bridge, AZC wants their blow-up bridge to be a place where anyone can engage with their surroundings, and experience Paris like never before.
Read more: AZC Unveils Plans for a Giant Inflatable Trampoline Bridge in Paris | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building
The three 30-meter-round inflatable modules are held together with a cord to form a self-supporting structure. Under the right amount of tension, each circle’s sides flip up, keeping Parisian bouncers at play from flopping into the river. Trampoline mesh is stretched along the inside of each ring, and floats above the water, where participants can enjoy the Seine without dipping into it. This super fun idea is not only more sustainable and environmentally friendly than the construction of a new bridge, but also allows for a new and exciting break from the city’s daily grind.
Read more: AZC Unveils Plans for a Giant Inflatable Trampoline Bridge in Paris | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building