Footbridge

The Castle Park Footbridges project in Bedburg is located in the middle of the town center and directly adjoins the main shopping area. The city of Bedburg wants to clearly emphasize the relationship to the Erft River in Bedburg's inner city as well as making the proximity to the water tangible and to create new connections. For this to be achieved, new bridges will be built at the rear of the old town hall and at the southern end of the castle parking lot in the south. Caption The two bridges have a slightly similar design and creates new pathways. Respectively in an east-west direction and in a north-south direction, they contribute in opening up the castle park in the direction of Bedburg's city center. Caption The new bridge... More

Within the contact zone of Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site we have designed a new steel pedestrian bridge that redefines its role beyond a simple crossing of the sea channel. Envisioned as a vibrant social hub and an architectural landmark, the bridge integrates seamlessly into its historical surroundings while establishing a distinct identity. t subtly references Trogir’s esteemed shipbuilding heritage and maritime spirit, reinforcing a deep connection between the city’s past and its evolving urban fabric. Darko Škrobonja Darko Škrobonja Darko Škrobonja The bridge’s form is defined by a steel shell structure with variable cross-sections, shaped as an asymmetric hyperbolic parabolo... More

StudioARGE Negrelli working group consisting of:10:8 Architekten GmbH - ArchitectConzett Bronzini Partner AG - Structural EngineerDiggelmann + Partner AG - Structural Engineer Skarka Studios Skarka Studios Skarka Studios Abstract Zurich, Negrelli Bridge and the dense railway network. Together they emit a remarkable inviting charm, despite its cold industrial character. One term comes to mind - industrial warmth - dirty old town. Is the bridge a place to be? Why not. A sunset on the bridge is just as spectacular as in the Swiss Alps. You just trade the mountain backdrop for a variety of concrete facades and the view of trains accelerating through the onset of dusk, as if trying to escape the darkness and catch up with the d... More

As a practice, we firmly believe in the importance of a profound analysis of all the factors that surround each new project we face. In that sense, we understand inspiration as a creative interpretation of the client’s requirements and the particular conditions of the site. Undoubtedly, this creative response is highly conditioned by our understanding of dwelling and modes of inhabiting a living space; a striving to create unexpected conditions; and of course, our aesthetic preferences and inclinations.  Pablo Casals Aguirre Pablo Casals Aguirre Pablo Casals Aguirre In the case of Casa Morla, where the brief called for maximizing the efficiency of the space, the driving force behind the layout of the program was c... More

The Rocky River Residence was conceived as an “upside down” house, with the main living areas situated on the upper level in order to capitalize on the site’s spectacular views of the downtown Austin skyline. The arrangement creates the feeling of living among the canopies of the surrounding native oak trees. Paul Finkel | Piston Design Paul Finkel | Piston Design From the street, the home looks like a typical single-story residence—an illusion created by building up the landscape into a gently-sloping berm. The exterior is clad in a rainscreen of fiber-cement panels; the base is wrapped in roughback limestone. Private spaces facing the street are screened by vertical aluminum louvers, which double as sola... More

This project is integrated into a suburban housing environment. Located in the Rue des Chantereines in the city of Montreuil, the site of the project faces housing blocks typical from the sixties which heights goes from five to ten stories. On the other hand, the inner borders of the parcel are surrounded with houses and their gardens.   COOPIMMO is our client. It is cooperative for affordable housing, that has become one of the first producer of social accommodations with a renting-purchasing system. COOPIMMO is also a pioneer at the national scale on using the « Fair Lease Agreement », a plan that regulates the price of the land for this type of constructions. Its structure allows it to take action all around... More

This scheme involved the design and construction of a five-metre-wide pedestrian and cycle bridge across the Grand Union Canal in Leicester. The bridge leads from outside of the Leicester Riders Morningside Arena on Charter Street to the city's flagship openspace Abbey Park. The bridge's design allows for the transit of large numbers of people, whilst providing adequate span and freeboard to clear the waterway and towpath. With an impressive 50m span, the bridge is an elegant structure, which seamlessly blends into its surrounding environment.The bridge's proportions created a number of technical challenges during design and construction. The main superstructure was delivered to site via Abbey Park in six sections before on-site fabricatio... More

For decades, the marshalling yard has been a barrier for pedestrians wanting to get to the Waalhaven port. This bridge now finally nullifies the barrier, while creating a safer location in the process, as before people used to cross the tracks on foot.The presence of the marshalling yard is key in the slender design. Because trains are only allowed to travel at very low speed, there is basically no risk of collisions. Therefore, the bridge does not have to be able to withstand collision loads, which has resulted in a very slender bridge structure.Furthermore, the choice of structure also contributes to the slenderness.Deck and railings work together as a U-shaped structure, which reduces the deck height. The railings comprise of 25 mm thick... More

This 76-metre long steel footbridge crosses a railway and cables track and provides access to a park packed with recreational possibilities.To fit in with its natural surroundings, we chose a simple and elegant structure, that’s iconic yet transparent.The bridge has a singular steel Y-shaped pylon that stands a cool 24 meters tall. The deck with its boxed steel structure is located at the heart of the Y, allowing for the deck to lie in between the pylons two legs.Our design came complete with integrated lighting. At night, the inner side of pylons legs is illuminated, and there is tube lighting inside the railings handrail.Not only do bridge users feel safe here at night as they can see each other, the lighting also ensures the bridge... More

The burying underground of the highway that ran along the river banks of the Manzanares river provided the opportunity to openup a new urban territory to the inhabitants of Madrid: the Manzanares Park. A series of bridges over the river will allow crossing from oneside of the park to the other. Designed to link the neighborhoods on the right and left banks of the river, the Arganzuela Footbridge will be thelongest of all the bridges to be built. The bridge will be for both pedestrians and cyclists. The footbridge enables people to cross from one sideof the park to the other and gives also direct access to the park below. Cone like in structure, the bridge has two interlocking metal spirals,wrapped by a metallic ribbon. Spaced wooden slats m... More