Jad Shalala: Experiment 3 (THE BRIDGE)

The Image Captures and Architecture

The overall bridge consists of separate singular elements which come together to form a holistic structure under the concept of "Deconstructivism", also creating/following the individual concept of "Geometry through Deconstructivism is a core element in moulding a holistic and modernised architectural form."

One of the walkways between the two main structures is shown to emphasize the circulation routes around the bridge.

The entrance to the bridge is accessed via the valley floor on either side of the eroded natural structures. This entrance leads directly to one of the key blocks forming the overall bridge.

The first elevator is portrayed in the first screenshot above is used to access the folly. It moves in a staggered vertical path from the bridge floor towards the folly positioned below the bridge deep on the valley's floor.

The second elevator above is a mean of transportation from the bridge floor to the secluded meeting space found below the other structures. The elevators' program works in a way to relate and assist in the interaction found between the singular structures of the form in an attempt to abide by the overall concept. Deconstructivism is an evident element within the way in which the elevators work as they are the main source of connectivity for the form.

The folly is seen in the screenshot above, it is secluded from the rest of the form and the only way to get to it is via the first elevator. The folly is made up of open as well as enclosed spaces for privacy and public matters. The seperation of the folly from the holistic form is purposely executed in order to show that singular geometrical elements are able to come together in order to form a complete singular structure.

The screenshots above show the overall connectivity of the form as well as how the singular bridges help connect the overall blocks to one another.

Plans & Sketches