The bridge which would help connect the centre of District 1 and Thu Thiem New Urban Area, has the shape of a coconut leaf created by the Vietnamese and Japanese consortium Chodai-Takashi Niwa Architects and Chodai Kisojiban.
The design of the pedestrian bridge on Saigon River.
The bridge's main colour is white and will serve as a canvas for lighting at night. The bridge can incorporate conveyor belts, ramps and elevators to serve the elderly, the disabled and pregnant women. It also has lanes for cyclists.
The contest for the bridge design was held in 2019.
The bridge will be a public space for cultural and community activities like outdoor screenings, music festivals and art performances.