Competition 2025, 1st place. In planning.
The new bridge over the Inn is planned in the immediate vicinity of the existing, listed historic stone bridge. The “old bridge” derives its strength from its impressive sequence of arches as well as from the massiveness and homogeneity of its rough natural stone.

The design of the new bridge responds with a clear, monolithic architectural language that approaches the historic ensemble with care, without competing with it.

A powerful yet subtly balanced gesture: The arches of the new bridge reference the dimensions and form of the historic bridge without imitating it. The new structure is clearly articulated, dynamically sculpted, and appears as if cast from a single piece—a continuous, calm line spanning the water, supported by clearly proportioned piers. Its architectural language is dynamic, and its geometry is precise.

The analogy to the historic bridge is evident not only in its monolithic appearance and simplicity, but also in the way both structures engage in dialogue with the terrain and the river landscape. Raised riverbanks minimize the visible portions of the abutments and retaining walls, ensuring that the natural environment of the Inn is disturbed as little as possible.

Materiality and tectonics are central themes of the design: Exposed concrete with finely textured board-formed shuttering serves as the continuous material, bringing a homogeneous plasticity to the composition while entering into dialogue with the richly textured masonry of the existing bridge. As with the old stone bridge, the railings are executed in the same material as the bridge itself.

The new bridge is part of a greater whole: It complements the existing structure, simultaneously referring to it while opening up new perspectives on the places it connects and on the surrounding Alpine landscape.