Our concept Mönchengladbach footbridge of the Bettrath Street as a foot and cycle path bridge is to create a new place. A new place of deceleration, a place to pause with a high quality of stay. The new bridge has a typical cross-section of 9.20 m, but gradually widens to a maximum width of 12.70 m over the central supports to create both a valuable public space and a functional connection for pedestrians and cyclists. 

The new square is intended to be seen as a belvedere for lingering and play. With a double symmetrical platform following the transverse axis of the Hermann Piecq site, there is an opportunity to create a new connection to the surrounding landscape. It leaves space to frame the beautiful nature, so that it becomes a natural balcony. A powerful place is created, with seating, green spaces, squares and a long, curved balustrade.

The balustrade itself 'peels' off the balconies (belvederes) to form seating for visitors. The Mönchengladbach footbridge concept is also a symbiotic integration between the efficiency of the structure and the architectural form. The profile of the bridge is reminiscent of the three-part rhythm of the existing bridge, but its supports are aligned with the supports of the Viersener Straße bridge.