Although not nearly the kind of design which I am looking to create myself, it was the lighting that caught my eye with this photo. I would love for my bridge become illuminate at night, as well as to provide some kind of illumination for the surrounding area too. The canal area is far too dark in my opinion and my addition to it could be a contributing factor towards introducing a bit more light.
Yet another ingenious design by Heatherwick studios, the rolling bridge is as much an installation as it is a functioning bridge. The bridge curls up into itself when not needed, but the moment once it is required, it unfolds and stretches across the water to the other side. It was said that they had to slow the bridge down because people were actually frightened of it! The studio has also looked into designing a much grander scale version of this to stretch across the Thames In essence it would three sets of rolling bridges which connect together and then curl apart when a ship needs to sail past. This alternative take on a bridge is very clever indeed. Instead of carrying people over the water, it takes them through it! The name comes from the biblical event of Moses splitting the water of the Red Sea in order that his people may walk through it. Although this idea would not work as well in the canal, at least not without a series of mechanics to move or raise the bridge, it is hard to ignore the simple genius and individuality of this design. If a way of incorporating such an idea into the canal is possible, I will endeavour to find it!! Another project by Heatherwick studios, this bridge bears many similarities with the kind of bridge that I wish to create. As such, I will be using this particular Heatherwick project for more research and will be looking into how they chose the location for their bridge, as well as how they decided on the design. http://www.archdaily.com/389848/thomas-heatherwick-designs-garden-bridge-in-london/
http://www.dezeen.com/2014/10/06/13-projects-could-change-the-face-of-london-architecture/ http://www.archdaily.com/389848/thomas-heatherwick-designs-garden-bridge-in-london/51bf345ab3fc4ba7120000e4_thomas-heatherwick-designs-garden-bridge-in-london_816_130128_view_0_deck-jpg/ This rather fragile proposal for a bridge comes from a lot of research and investigation from Heatherwick Studios in London. It, too, creates a bridge over a canal. Although not yet built, it is a design which I hope comes to fruition one day. The idea of a pure glass bridge is a beautiful idea. This might not be considered as a bridge exactly, but it does offer an interesting option. By arcing out over the edge of a mountain it provides an amazing view of the Canadian Jasper National Park. I like the idea of not creating a straight line and allowing people to meander. This research has presented the idea of circling back onto the same side of the canal. If someone doesn't want to cross the canal, but simply be in the space that the bridge creates, then why force them to go back on themselves via the same route that they came from? Why not create an experience all the way around, a journey to the same place they came from. I saw this bridge and immediately loved the idea of weaving. Complex and beautiful shapes and patterns can be found and formed through such art forms. Taking inspiration from these may be a very wise idea, especially given the rich history of lace in Nottingham. Although not strictly contextual or appropriate to my site, this example simply serves to suggest that a structure can be fun. It does not need to take itself too seriously. This bridge was converted into the colourful finished piece you see above, it was not designed like this to begin with. It injects vibrant colour into an otherwise drab setting. This amazing tree top walk bridge allows for some incredible views and a very unique experience. The open atmosphere of the bridge brings it's users a step closer to nature, and the positioning of it allows them to experience it in a completely different way. Whilst this may not be possible in quite the same way for my own project, it certainly offers up the possibility of an alternative perspective. In researching precedence studies for my bridge, I am using Pintrest to discover and collect inspiration. The link to my board is:
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