Inspired by the Common Tern, also known as the sea swallow, the footbridge was designed to skim the water, bringing users closer to nature and providing rare moments of calm in the city.
The ribbon surface skims the water, as though it were in flight, with delicate outrigger balustrade uprights which are slightly removed from the deck to provide perch points for the birds.
A ‘kit of parts’ approach allows the earth friendly concrete to form a constant base, capable of several configurations of balustrade infill and furniture. Connections are simple bolt-based fixings that are ideal for replacement and deconstruction, mapping to circular design principles.
The pavilion is formed of stacked timber blocks that were sourced from construction waste. By forming a curve, the wall is structurally stiff while maintaining minimal depth, reducing resource use and capitalising on the use of waste material.
Our unique approach of purpose driven urbanism, inspired by the local vocabulary of industry, creates a place that sets high standards of inclusivity, experience, sustainability, and craft.
