Structure Design- Tree Design

Structure Project

2022

The unique status quo of the trees on the island inspired the construction of a bridge with the branches as they are, presenting a bridge that is two in one with its surroundings

Physical Model

Immersive Image 1

The bridge type is a skeleton and wall. During the site observations, the site was surrounded by many trees and an enormous lake. In the lake, there is a smaller area of islands that many birds inhabit. Therefore, many trees are on both sides of the bridge construction site, so the skeleton and the branches have similar shapes and features. In addition, the bridge design is open and has good viewing locations.

Immersive Image 2

The bridge structure is composed of a tree like structure; the tree structure is integrated into the natural environment of the site and also allows the user to perceive that the bridge structure is composed and built by the surrounding trees. The central part of the roof has large skylights designed so that natural light can shine on the inside of the bridge from different directions over time. Since the structure of the bridge is made up of many tree branches, when the light shines on the tree structure through the skylight, the shadow will present the current situation of the tree branches, which also gives the user the feeling of walking in a lush forest.