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THE BRIDGE
THE BRIDGE
Ras, India
Popular Winner, 2019 A+Awards, Transportation - Unbuilt Transportation
Project Featured on Jan 20, 2020
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Other Projects by Sanjay Puri Architects
THE BRIDGE
Ras, India
Popular Winner, 2019 A+Awards, Transportation - Unbuilt Transportation
Project Featured on Jan 20, 2020
Type
STATUS
Concept
SIZE
5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
The Bridge is designed to span an existing low lying area within a 100-acre residential township for Shree Cement, that is perennially filled with water. The existing depression is slightly deepened & widened to create a linear water reservoir for the development. The bridge connects the main access road to the residential building across the water reservoir. At one end of this water reservoir a recreational club with sporting facilities is designed along the existing contours of the site stepping down towards the water reservoir organically.
This entire water catchment area is designed imbibing the architectural characteristic of centuries old stepped wells that have existed and are now heritage sites in Rajasthan where this site is located. Capitalizing on the natural contours the lowest contours running along the western boundary are connected to create this linear water reservoir and a small bridge connects the higher level contours on either side for vehicular access. The bridge is envisaged as a community space along with the water reservoir it crosses over. The entire bridge is proposed in local chittor sandstone available on site, with the same stone being used to create the retaining walls and stepped seating area along the water. Designed to engage with the surroundings, the bridge will be made of solid stone below gradually achieving a lighter feel as it moves upwards. The upper part of the bridge is proposed in a series of cuboid stone screens derived from traditional architecture in Rajasthan. These cuboid volumes create sheltered spaces to sit on the bridge and serves to become a community space for the residents along with the water front.
The bridge and the pond are both necessitated by the site conditions & together create a contextual design solution engaging the community derived from traditional architecture principles & elements.
This entire water catchment area is designed imbibing the architectural characteristic of centuries old stepped wells that have existed and are now heritage sites in Rajasthan where this site is located. Capitalizing on the natural contours the lowest contours running along the western boundary are connected to create this linear water reservoir and a small bridge connects the higher level contours on either side for vehicular access. The bridge is envisaged as a community space along with the water reservoir it crosses over. The entire bridge is proposed in local chittor sandstone available on site, with the same stone being used to create the retaining walls and stepped seating area along the water. Designed to engage with the surroundings, the bridge will be made of solid stone below gradually achieving a lighter feel as it moves upwards. The upper part of the bridge is proposed in a series of cuboid stone screens derived from traditional architecture in Rajasthan. These cuboid volumes create sheltered spaces to sit on the bridge and serves to become a community space for the residents along with the water front.
The bridge and the pond are both necessitated by the site conditions & together create a contextual design solution engaging the community derived from traditional architecture principles & elements.
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