Complex parts, doubly curved, this large expanse of tropical hardwood, shape a tapestry of modular boards, each of which varies only one degree every 10 meters, with many conical measures. The entire deck is supported by a steel subframe vibration dampers. The coordination between the steel and the wood became difficult. In the construction of the bridge has used steel and wood. Steel was necessary for the structure, while wood celebrates the beauty of natural forms.
Its roof and sides are covered with wooden slats yellow Balau wood found only in Southeast Asia, positioned along the meters which occupies the deck and connected perfectly with the undulating forms of its steel frame. This unifies wood structure by means of the texture, color and tone of the finish. Another significant feature of this work of art, are the dimensions of the slats marking the height at which you meet along the bridge. Because wood is the main material used in its construction, the National Parks Board, responsible for the maintenance of the structure, has forbidden, for safety reasons, smoking in the bridge.
Mies Memorial Library. Henderson Wave Bridge Architect:. Two inclined decks extend the bridge at both ends, linking it with existing pathways and plazas.
The full length of the bridge runs close to meters, and the difference in elevation between springing and landing is equal to the full height of a seven-story housing block.
The design concept of Henderson Waves is based on a folded three-dimensional surface-form created by means of simple mathematics. The architect of the project used proprietary mathematical techniques to define its form simply and rigorously.
Hence the form bends, undulates, and ascends by twenty-one meters in one movement; in the process it also deforms to provide adequate egress, sloping, shelter, and scenic viewing to pedestrians and cyclists.
Materials The surface-form of Henderson Waves is made of steel and timber. Here, our goal was to create a beautiful man-made object that blends in well with the natural environment. Every step of the design and construction process presented a big challenge — whether it wad to create the mathematical formula for the design by out collaborator, to convert it into physical form, or to control the quality of every detail.
Standing at 36 metres above ground, it spans across Henderson Road in an iconic, sculptural leap. Based on the principle of parametric design, this new visual symbol has attracted the community to its walkways and shelters.
Its three-dimensional surface-form integrates structure and form in a unique wave that undulates dramatically over and under the bridge deck and cleverly forms sheltered seating areas on every upward curve. With the sensitive use of the natural organic form and materials such as wood and steel, this structure helps unite the Southern Ridges, which comprise a nine-kilometre chain of green, open spaces spanning the rolling hills of Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park before ending at West Coast Park.
The new elevated pedestrian bridge located above Henderson Road, connecting the existing ridges of Mount Faber Park to Telok Blangah Hill Park, celebrates and integrates both architecture and engineering. The sculptural design challenges the traditional bridge form that enables the public to enjoy and appreciate in different ways and is unique yet contextual. Functionally, it serves as an effective ecobridge and relates in a sensitive way to connect the two prominent ecological park ridges that were previously separated physically by Henderson Road.
As pedestrians traverse the bridge, views open up not only to the nearby existing hills and the southern coastline of Singapore, but also the city beyond. From feedback, Henderson Waves remains to this date a favourite destination for many families to enjoy nature on weekends. The design displays great conceptual, spatial and material clarity, whose intelligence is threefold.
Secondly, the undulating bridge surface curves as balustrades, seats and alcoves designed for varying programmatic experiences for members of the public to tread, sit or enjoy the moment. The bridge continues as a self-illuminated structure with lighting in the evening after 7pm, inversing the light and shadow relationship on the rib structure with its integrated orange LED lights in the steel structures that blend and complement the rustic natural environment.
The timber surface is complex, with doubly-curved portions consisting of nearly 5, timber deck modules sitting on top of the steel structure to form a tapestry with sensitive and meticulous attention to technical detailing. Each module varies by a degree in metre intervals and the curves taper to measure with no visible surface fixings.
All of these design moves are manifested such that it is firmly rooted in its immediate site.
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