ADARC abstracts forms of houses to shape wooden footbridge in china

in the outskirts foshan city, china, architecture firm ADARC associates and the government worked together to develop a pedestrian bridge spanning across a highway. as urban development continues to grow at a rapid pace in china, road networks are being constructed into the countryside- damaging the natural environment and rural life.

the contemporary parametric design adds to the overall rationality and logic; fitting its skyline into the local architectural context. the steel structure covered with local exposed timber, gently blends into the surrounding architectural context. meanwhile, the lighting highlights the silhouette, creating an interesting walking experience.

built for lasting vitality, the design concept embodies old and new- blending local customs with modern architectural ideas. during the development, contemporary techniques were used in construction and expressed by the simple wooden frame supported by malleable steel. creating a ‘local feeling’- the form of the bridge is an abstract expression of the rooftops and eves of the traditional lingnam village buildings.

as people journey through the corridor, the house shaped cross sections form a repetition, while gradually abstracting- deepening the perspective and depth of the route. the project stretches across ‘heyue road’- connecting the surrounding villages and providing a safe, convenient and accessible way of going for local villagers. covering 1,500 sqm, spanning approx 60m. the design combines a diverse array of accessibility facilities, including glass lifts on both side, wide and gentle stairs and platform. the natural wood structure and material, handled in a contemporary manner, reflects the simplicity and everlasting vigor of countryside. the completion of this projects optimizes the walking system of the surrounding villages, providing a positive exploration of architects’ effort towards local culture and customs as well as urban development.

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