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B R I D G E  P R E C E D E N T S

PRECEDENT NO. 1

Pedestrian Bridge 

(Student Visualisation by Mohamed Elbangy)

Location: Zamalek and Mohandeseen Districts, Cairo, Egypt

Student: Mohamed Elbangy

University: British University in Egypt – Cairo

Year: 2015

Features: 

• Multi-levelled - one for cyclists and another for pedestrians; both levels are connected by a theatre area
• Curves and fluid lines - imply movement in the architectural space that mimics the movement of water below the bridge
• Dynamic - moveable shading system for theatre
• Activities - design allows for public performances on theatre zone, and a small restaurant with views of the Nile
• Interactive - responsive kinetic shell has interactive lighting system based on pedestrian motion

PRECEDENT NO. 2

 Rehabilitation San Berillo Master Plan 

(Renders by Cristian Chierici)

Location: San Berillo in Catania, Sicilly

Architect: Mario Cucinella Architects

Year: Proposed in 2012

Features/Notes: 

• Rehabilitation project 
• Multiple uses
• Main functions include residential spaces and shopping - takes on a bridge-like form, with a long multi-levelled pedestrian strip that spans across San Berillo
• Focuses on sustainability - integrates trees and greenery within the structure's interior space by creating circular voids    
• Form appears fluid - its shape is primarily composed of curved, flowing lines and shapes 

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M A S S  E L E M E N T S

BELOW: Screenshots of initial circulation cross model from SketchUp with added mass elements

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L U M I O N  R E N D E R 

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04

 P E R S P E C T I V E  D R A W I N G S

Circulation Cross Model

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05

T H E O R Y

  

It is through flexible and fluid movement integrated in architectural spaces that allows interconnected relationships to form between art, culture and the built environment.

A R T I C L E

Baldwin, Eric. "Terra Australis: Australia's New Cultural Projects Down Under". ArchDaily, 2020. https://www.archdaily.com/934654/terra-australis-australias-new-cultural-projects-down-under/ .

K E Y  W O R D S

flexible

fluid

interconnected

relationships

art