Article source: Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes

Two main roads, the “Hauptstrasse” in Weil am Rhein, Germany, and the “Rue de France” in Hunningue, France, are situated on the same axis. To emphasize this highly symbolic and visual connection between the two countries, the footbridge is put along the axis and not into it for the view not to be disturbed. This visual connection is enhanced by the physical one, as the design of the bridge is a response to the situation. The technical challenge is evident.

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• Architects: Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes
• Project: Foot- and Cyclebridge over the Rhein
• Location: Huningue, France
• Client:  Ville de Weil-am-Rhein
• Building contractor: Construction métallique
• Competition: Wolfgang Juen, Ulrike Plos, José Luis Fuentes, Paul-Eric Schirr-Bonnans, Frederique Bindji, Mendis Thilan
• Project Team Leader: José-Luis Fuentes

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