Harmony with the surrounding landscape, legibly marks the crossing pointThis bridge has controlled its volume to make harmony with low and plain surrounding landscape. The pedestrian path shapes gentle arch, while catenary curves are represented in the structural suspension bridge system. Superimposing those two types of curves makes symbolic landmarks in the crossing point. The slits in between vertical timbers allow people to see through the bridge and also give clear view. In this proposal, a bridge is designed as a transparent object, which will assimilate to the surrounding landscape.
Flagship of Green path as sustainable travel route for use by local peopleThe pedestrian path is surrounded with wooden elements in the bridge. The mid-span height of the pedestrian path is approximately 2.5 m higher than that at the ends and the average gradient of the path is 1/20. The top of the vertical timber is uniquely leveled, such that the relative height of the vertical timber from the path is 1.5 m and 4.0 m at the mid-span and ends, respectively. This variation entertains people with a gentle sequence of closed-opened-closed feeling while they are crossing the bridge. The split in between the vertical elements provides variety of views to each type of people such as pedestrians, cyclists or horse riders with the different moving speed.
Respect to wildlifeThe proposed bridge occupies the minimum area to impact the wildlife as little as possible. Especially the steps connecting the banks and green way levels at the both ends are designed in the basement of the bridge. These steps are hidden in the bridge and openings on the preserved existing brick façade can be seen. Small terraces, where people can take a rest and relax themselves, are designed between the river and the steps
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