BLAGOVESHCHENSK, RUSSIA — Dutch architectural firm UNStudio has been chosen to design a cable car terminal in Russia that will connect the Russian city of Blagoveshchensk to the Chinese city of Heihe.<br /><br />The terminal will be a multi-layer structure that will overlook the Amur River, a natural boundary between Russia and China.<br /><br />According to UNStudio's project website, the cable car system will consist of two lines, with four cable car cabins each. Each cabin will have a capacity of 60 passengers. The cable cars are designed for travelers to have a clear view of the river, which is often frozen during winter time.<br /><br />The cable car terminal will also include an urban green space and terraces for passengers.<br /><br />Russian consulting company Strelka KB is helping UNStudio to manage the project.<br /><br />Ben van Berkel, founder of UNStudio, explained to Dezeen that the new cable car system will be the first to join two countries and cultures.<br /><br />UNStudio told CNN that construction of the site is expected to begin in 2020.
