© Mcdowell + Benedetti . Pubblicata il 26 Marzo 2009.

McDowell+Benedetti’s shortlisted scheme for the competition to design a new pedestrian bridge over the River Soar in Leicester has a wide span and sinuous and modest form. The elegant minimal bridge sits low in the landscape, complementing the verticality of the adjacent National Space Centre and historic water tower. The spanning structure is confined to a sinuous central spine which gently arches at mid span inviting users to slow down, to sit on the integral benches or lean on the generous handrail, to enjoy views of the tranquil leafy surroundings. As the area regenerates and becomes busier, the bridge will remain an oasis of calm. Thin columns enhance the articulated structural aesthetic of the curved form, without adversely affecting the river’s flow or floodplain dynamics.

© Mcdowell + Benedetti . Pubblicata il 26 Marzo 2009.

Credits:
Architect: McDowell+Benedetti
Structural Engineer: Arup
Hydraulic Engineering: Aru

© Mcdowell + Benedetti . Pubblicata il 26 Marzo 2009.

© Mcdowell + Benedetti . Pubblicata il 26 Marzo 2009.