Curved bridge in China is a “floating garden” that combines leisure elements

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A winding bridge incorporating recreational spaces connects two wetland areas along Shanghai's Yuandang Lake , China, in this project by Brearley Architects + Urbanists.

(Zhu Runzi/CASACOR)

Running east to west, the bridge has provided a new connection between Shanghai Municipality and Jiangsu Province since it opened in 2020. “The sinuous plan of both park networks is adopted for the bridge, making it a gentle and formal extension,” said BAU director James Brearley.

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"The bridge is a hybrid of several elements that are not normally seen on a bridge, combining vegetation, pavilions and leisure spaces," he says.

The bridge is divided into three graphically marked lanes . Pedestrian and cycle paths run along either side of a central area with trees, plants and elongated seating areas that follow the curve of the bridge.

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At the midpoint of the Yuandang Bridge, a large hammered metal canopy supported by thin steel columns covers the pavilion space. Here, seating and a children’s playground are incorporated into a sculptural tunnel of white perforated metal sheets.

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Strip lighting at the base of the bridge walkway creates a glowing effect on the lake at night, complemented by lights at the base of the seating areas along the balustrades. Uplighting also creates shadows and reflections in the pavilion playground .

(Zhu Runzi/CASACOR)

Source: Deezen

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