As usual steel material is associated with innovative architecture with expressive lines, complicated forms and large-scale constructions. This project, on the opposite, will be an effort to find connections between modern technology and nature, and create light friendly environment with different options for people to turn from the main direction while crossing the bridge and enjoy the journey The inspiration point is the branch of the tree leaned over the river. The bridge is going to be located on the East side of Lake Eola, Orlando, FL, and will be enclosing the area, actively populated by birds. One of the most amazing bird on the planet - swan - is a famouse citizen of this lake and is the other inspiration point for this project. The bridge is going to be not only the link between two banks, but also a theme park in some sense. The main pavilion contains the function of the swan museum and is located on the edge of one of the paths.
The structure of the roof of the museum is a system of cylinders, arranged along the curvilinear surface. Each cylinder is going to become a light, and all together they will compose a light installation itself, which will create a special effect by playing with the reflection on the surface of the water. The museum consist of three levels, connected with each other by elevator and stair. The well of the elevator is the construction made of steel as well. The qualities of the material will allow to console the levels on it.
The Swan World Bridge is a place to come and enjoy the pure beauty of the swans and learn about these wonderful birds. The bridge is also a gallery where different photo expositions on the swans thematic might take place. The paths of the bridge lead to different options. Visitors can enjoy pedaling a boat or just seating on the island, surrounded by swans. On the other side of the bridge there is a main museum - the building which itself is an installation and a play of the light and reflection. The levels are located not only above the ground, but also on a lower level, where you can see what swans are doing dawn there while dipping their beautiful long necks under the water. After all, the construction of the bridge itself would be an attraction and cause interest of pedestrians by curvilinear interior spaces.
This is a really beautiful project! I really like the extension of the path off of the main span. Did you 3D print this up in Gainesville? The fourth image can not be a rendering
ReplyDeleteIt IS a rendering, Kyle) Just took like 9 hours for it with my computer.)
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