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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. SALFORD MEADOWS BRIDGE in England by Atelier Zündel CristeaDecember 16th, 2015 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Atelier Zündel Cristea The scope of this project is to provide a new crossing for pedestrians, over the River Irwell from the A6, to The Meadow on the North of the river. It will help to unlock the vast development potential of a major corridor linking Salford and Manchester.  Image Courtesy © Atelier Zündel Cristea
 Image Courtesy © Atelier Zündel Cristea The plan is a symmetrical Y, composed of three folded platforms, one being The Bridge. The other two platforms are ramps and terraces that extend along the river, wrap the landscape sculpture and lead people to the existing boardwalk. The entire structure is folding such as to absorb the four meters of difference in level between the two sides of The Irwell River. The superposed platforms allow a soft landing on the shore of Meadows.  Image Courtesy © Atelier Zündel Cristea  Image Courtesy © Atelier Zündel Cristea We see the project as a first element of a future development of The Meadows. It will become a versatile element, a space for contemplation and entertainment, a promenade and a landmark. The Bridge should be an attraction; it can host sports and cultural events. It can encourage exchanges and communication between people and become a true playground.  Image Courtesy © Atelier Zündel Cristea  Image Courtesy © Atelier Zündel Cristea The structural scheme is a Steel Box Girder supported by a single pillar, over a span of 57 m. The Bridge beam will be anchored to the concrete pillar, and blocked on the opposite side. Steel Box Girder construction allows considerable freedom in the geometry of The Bridge and an easy maintenance. The dynamic effects will be reduced by folding the deck.  Image Courtesy © Atelier Zündel Cristea  Image Courtesy © Atelier Zündel Cristea  Image Courtesy © Atelier Zündel Cristea  Image Courtesy © Atelier Zündel Cristea
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