Atelier Zündel Cristea with TESS
As we looked at the site and read the program, we realized that making a simple bridge would not be a complete answer to designing a desirable public park on The Meadows side.
The complexity of the site requires a broader proposal. So we decided to do more.
We designed our project as a triangle platform placed on a central concrete pillar anchored on The Meadow bank. Our proposal is a landscaped architectural element that responds to the site and crosses The River.
The plan is a symmetrical Y, composed of three folded platforms, one being The Bridge. The other two platforms are ramps and terraces that extend along the river, wrap the landscape and lead people to the existing boardwalk.
We see the project as a first element of a future development of The Meadows. Its function will exceed the bridge and become a versatile element, a space for contemplation and entertainment, a promenade and a landmark.
The Bridge should be an attraction: people can go in order to visit it and enjoy the site. It can host sports and cultural events. It can encourage exchanges and communication between people and become a true playground.
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All images courtesy of Atelier Zündel Cristea.