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KOMITAS BRIDGE PROJECT | V2.0
KOMITAS BRIDGE PROJECT | V2.0
Yerevan, Armenia
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KOMITAS BRIDGE PROJECT | V2.0
Yerevan, Armenia
Type
STATUS
Under Construction
YEAR
2027
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
This project presents a contemporary pedestrian bridge and public space design located in the northern segment of Yerevan’s iconic Northern Axis, one of the city’s most important urban arteries. Positioned above the intersection of Komitas Avenue and Arabkir Boulevard, in front of the GAG-4 residential buildings, the bridge plays a critical role in reconnecting fragmented green spaces while reinforcing the city’s long-term urban development strategy.
The Northern Axis concept represents a turning point in Yerevan’s modern urban planning history. Conceived as a strong south-facing urban spine, the axis functions as a city-scale architectural landmark, providing orientation, structure, and continuity within the urban fabric. Major cultural and civic nodes, such as the National Opera House, Cascade Complex, Republic Square, and Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, are articulated as architectural dominants along this spine, forming a cohesive and legible city network.
The proposed pedestrian overpass is designed to fulfill two key objectives. First, it aligns with contemporary sustainable architecture and urban design principles, emphasizing safety, durability, ease of maintenance, and long-term functionality. Second, through its architectural expression and spatial performance, it actively contributes to the revitalization of Arabkir Boulevard, strengthening this node of the Northern Axis as a vibrant and activated public space.
The bridge connects the park along the Komitas–Zaryan section of the Northern Axis with the garden of the Komitas GAG-4 residential complex. Structurally, it is anchored on the southern sidewalk of Komitas Avenue by a sculptural conical volume housing stairs and an elevator, while on the northern side it gradually integrates into the landscape through retaining walls that lead toward the boulevard and the park’s central plaza.
Architecturally, the bridge is semi-open, unheated, and lightweight, designed for year-round use. Its generous proportions – over 41 meters in length with a clear pedestrian width of 5.1 meters – ensure comfort, safety, and uninterrupted pedestrian flow. The design incorporates high-contrast handrails and guardrails, enhancing visual clarity, spatial legibility, and safety, particularly for users with visual impairments. This approach reflects a strong commitment to inclusive and accessible design.
Full universal accessibility is achieved through integrated elevators, gentle slopes, obstacle-free surfaces, and intuitive wayfinding. The bridge comfortably serves people with limited mobility, parents with strollers, elderly users, and individuals with diverse physical and sensory needs. Accessibility is treated not as an add-on, but as a core architectural value embedded in the spatial experience.
Beyond connectivity, the project aims to activate the surrounding public realm. The revitalized central plaza and garden are envisioned as catalysts for festivals, concerts, seasonal markets, and community events, creating opportunities for cultural engagement and sustainable economic development. In the long term, the park and its expressive architectural canopy are intended to become a recognizable urban identity: an architectural lens through which the future of Yerevan’s public life can be reimagined.
From a structural standpoint, the project employs a hybrid structural system, featuring a vector-active tensile surface combined with a tubular mesh shell. This innovative solution balances architectural lightness with structural efficiency, reflecting the studio’s expertise in advanced structural design, contemporary architecture, and urban-scale infrastructure projects.
The Northern Axis concept represents a turning point in Yerevan’s modern urban planning history. Conceived as a strong south-facing urban spine, the axis functions as a city-scale architectural landmark, providing orientation, structure, and continuity within the urban fabric. Major cultural and civic nodes, such as the National Opera House, Cascade Complex, Republic Square, and Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, are articulated as architectural dominants along this spine, forming a cohesive and legible city network.
The proposed pedestrian overpass is designed to fulfill two key objectives. First, it aligns with contemporary sustainable architecture and urban design principles, emphasizing safety, durability, ease of maintenance, and long-term functionality. Second, through its architectural expression and spatial performance, it actively contributes to the revitalization of Arabkir Boulevard, strengthening this node of the Northern Axis as a vibrant and activated public space.
The bridge connects the park along the Komitas–Zaryan section of the Northern Axis with the garden of the Komitas GAG-4 residential complex. Structurally, it is anchored on the southern sidewalk of Komitas Avenue by a sculptural conical volume housing stairs and an elevator, while on the northern side it gradually integrates into the landscape through retaining walls that lead toward the boulevard and the park’s central plaza.
Architecturally, the bridge is semi-open, unheated, and lightweight, designed for year-round use. Its generous proportions – over 41 meters in length with a clear pedestrian width of 5.1 meters – ensure comfort, safety, and uninterrupted pedestrian flow. The design incorporates high-contrast handrails and guardrails, enhancing visual clarity, spatial legibility, and safety, particularly for users with visual impairments. This approach reflects a strong commitment to inclusive and accessible design.
Full universal accessibility is achieved through integrated elevators, gentle slopes, obstacle-free surfaces, and intuitive wayfinding. The bridge comfortably serves people with limited mobility, parents with strollers, elderly users, and individuals with diverse physical and sensory needs. Accessibility is treated not as an add-on, but as a core architectural value embedded in the spatial experience.
Beyond connectivity, the project aims to activate the surrounding public realm. The revitalized central plaza and garden are envisioned as catalysts for festivals, concerts, seasonal markets, and community events, creating opportunities for cultural engagement and sustainable economic development. In the long term, the park and its expressive architectural canopy are intended to become a recognizable urban identity: an architectural lens through which the future of Yerevan’s public life can be reimagined.
From a structural standpoint, the project employs a hybrid structural system, featuring a vector-active tensile surface combined with a tubular mesh shell. This innovative solution balances architectural lightness with structural efficiency, reflecting the studio’s expertise in advanced structural design, contemporary architecture, and urban-scale infrastructure projects.
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