Meadows Salford 椭圆桥竞赛方案

      桥面铺上木甲板，栏板为半透明同时轻微向外侧倾斜，呈开放欢迎的姿态迎接过往人群。桥体上那引人注目的钢环由异型钢管焊接而成，钢索牵引着钢环，最后将力传递到河道高坡上的混凝土基础之上，减轻了桥体在两岸的落脚荷载。夜晚，LED灯照亮了桥体，这座桥是一个优雅的元素，它全天候的融入这片土地，为当地还有附近的人们带来不一样的意义和印象。

changing its appearance depending on the angle of approach, this proposal for the meadows salford bridge competition by designers alex daxböck and chris precht of penda features a strong elliptical shape. the project offers a dominant visual landmark that when viewed from its side looks like a regular suspended bridge, but as one gets closer the structure opens up to a rounded volume, engulfing pedestrians as they cross over to the meadows. the multifaceted object is in contrast to its surrounding harmonious green spaces. the crossing is presented as a disco-like object when viewed from the south and north, whereas from the western and eastern sides it looks slim and elegant, almost two-dimensional. constructed using a truss system that supports a wooden pathway with glazed semi-transparent handrails with both of its endings generously widened, inviting pedestrians on its platform. the walkway merges onto a terraced landscape, which can be used for lounging and as an open air theater. the main structural element is made using a welded steel tube that rests on two concrete bearings, supporting and carrying the weight at the same time. during the day the suspension cables reflect the sunlight, while the sun's energy is stored in energy saving LED's, allowing the bridge to glow during the night.

from the side, the structure seems to be a normal suspended bridge

night view showing the elliptical structure in its surrounding context

LED's store energy from the sun during the day making the structure glow at night  

the bridge gradually widens at its ends, inviting pedestrians onto the walkway  

the rounded structure opens up  

concept diagrams  

the bridge opens up the closer visitors walk towards it  

section I  

section II  

section detail  

elevation