Part of a series of posts by Neil Cownie on The Future of Swanbourne Village

Erik Andersson Architects were commissioned by the City of Gothenbery, Sweden, to design a new pedestrian bridge within an historically important precinct. The bridge has been named after one of the streets that it links to: ‘Arkitektbron’ – ‘The Architect Bridge’.

The design of the bridge incorporates the use of carbon fibre in its structure, making it extremely light and in turn allowing the design to give the impression that the bridge ‘hovers’ over the water.

The bridge incorporates concealed lighting and heated with hot air in winter to prevent the build up of snow. From the architect’s website:

‘The circular form creates a new urban space both in the park and over the water. Here you can stop and rest if you want, perhaps marveling at the bright space under the bridge, filled with reflections on the water’s surface.”

Those crossing the water to the other side have plenty of space, and the glass railing allows children to see the water. Much more than just a crossing, the Architect Bridge also acts as a cultural arena. The park surface inside the bridge opening can be sued as an amphitheater, with a floating stage on the water’.

Images from Erik Andersson Architects website.

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