RECAPTURING THE SYSTEM [AMSTERDAM]

Iconic Bridge

In a city as Amsterdam, where bridge form part of the urban landscape, it is a challenge to denote a specific bridge over another one. To create an iconic bridge, the proposal gets away from formal bridge typologies. It aims to promote different trajectories while experiencing the bridge. It gives the user the liberty to create his or her own paths of desire. Furthermore, the concept creates juxtaposition between line and volume which creates dynamic tension between the elements. The program is located inside the volumes which provide a rich visual experience created by the irregular shape of the space.

The bridge is intended to be supported by the facades using tension wires and a structural grid connected under the platforms. The proposal intends to give the user a more exciting experience than just crossing a bridge, creaing interesting walkways to enjoy the panorama.

To establish and create an evident connection between both canal sides, the proposal derives from two(2) independent systems extruded from the regularities of the openings in each facade. The shape arises from the resulting clusters when overlapping both systems.