ZME Science
No Result
View All Result
ZME Science
No Result
View All Result
ZME Science

Home → Other → Design

Designing cloud bridges to connect mountain ranges

Mihai AndreibyMihai Andrei
November 7, 2013 - Updated on November 8, 2013
in Design
A A
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterSubmit to Reddit

RelatedPosts

Scientists explain the munchies: it’s all about smell
There are now nearly a billion smokers in the world, more than ever despite smoking rates have come down
France to make vaccination mandatory from 2018: ‘unacceptable children are still dying of measles’
Drawing something makes it easier to remember than writing it down
cloudbridge1
© A>T

The fastest way to get from any point A to any point B is through a straight line – but when your point A is on a mountain, and your point B is on another mountain, that’s pretty hard to work out. According to architect Arturo Tedeschi (A>T), that’s also boring, so they came up with a better idea.

Their inspiration came from visionary Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto – he designed the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013, a strangely beautiful construction.

cloudbridge2
© A>T

“The Pavilion is a delicate, three-dimensional structure”, he explains, “each unit of which is composed of fine steel bars. It forms a semi-transparent, irregular ring, simultaneously protecting visitors from the elements while allowing them to remain part of the landscape. The overall footprint will be 350 square-metres and the Pavilion has two entrances. A series of stepped terraces will provide seating areas that will allow the Pavilion to be used as a flexible, multi-purpose social space. The delicate quality of the structure, enhanced by its semi-transparency, will create a geometric, cloud-like form, as if it were mist rising from the undulations of the park. From certain vantage points, the Pavilion will appear to merge with the classical structure of the Serpentine Gallery, with visitors suspended in space.”

The CloudBridge follows the same design principles as the Serpentine gallery pavilion: it is constructed based on a fixed algorithm, and it strives to to heighten the experience of footbridges by creating a non-linear path that slows users down and connects them with the surrounding nature. But what really gets me, what really makes me like this bridge is that it’s easy on the eye. Usually, the problem with man-made structures in natural environments such as this one is that they look really bad. Some parts of the world should be left untouched!

cloudbridge3
© A>T

But if you are going to build something in a pristine area… something like this doesn’t seem that bad. Made from cubic steel modular frame and supported by a main beam, this design is fairly simple as well, which means it could be built in virtually all mountain ranges.

However, it seems to me that this is a really niched and limited option – it’s a fairly big investment, so it should only be built in areas with lots of visitors, but then again, it’s only suitable for very high mountain ranges – which usually don’t have lots of visitors. So what do you do think, what’s your opinion on the Cloud Bridge?

cloudbridge4
© A>T

ShareTweetShare
Mihai Andrei

Mihai Andrei

Dr. Andrei Mihai is a geophysicist and founder of ZME Science. He has a Ph.D. in geophysics and archaeology and has completed courses from prestigious universities (with programs ranging from climate and astronomy to chemistry and geology). He is passionate about making research more accessible to everyone and communicating news and features to a broad audience.

Related Posts

Health

Tennis May Add Nearly 10 Years to Your Life and Most People Are Ignoring It

byTibi Puiu
1 day ago
Anthropology

Humans Have Been Reshaping Earth with Fire for at Least 50,000 Years

byTudor Tarita
1 day ago
Biology

The Strangest Microbe Ever Found Straddles The Line Between Life and Non-Life

byTudor Tarita
1 day ago
News

This $8750 Watch Was Designed for Space and Could Finally Replace Apollo-era Omega Watches

byTudor Tarita
1 day ago

Recent news

Tennis May Add Nearly 10 Years to Your Life and Most People Are Ignoring It

July 4, 2025

Humans Have Been Reshaping Earth with Fire for at Least 50,000 Years

July 4, 2025

The Strangest Microbe Ever Found Straddles The Line Between Life and Non-Life

July 4, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Editorial Policy
  • Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
  • How we review products
  • Contact

© 2007-2025 ZME Science - Not exactly rocket science. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Science News
  • Environment
  • Health
  • Space
  • Future
  • Features
    • Natural Sciences
    • Physics
      • Matter and Energy
      • Quantum Mechanics
      • Thermodynamics
    • Chemistry
      • Periodic Table
      • Applied Chemistry
      • Materials
      • Physical Chemistry
    • Biology
      • Anatomy
      • Biochemistry
      • Ecology
      • Genetics
      • Microbiology
      • Plants and Fungi
    • Geology and Paleontology
      • Planet Earth
      • Earth Dynamics
      • Rocks and Minerals
      • Volcanoes
      • Dinosaurs
      • Fossils
    • Animals
      • Mammals
      • Birds
      • Fish
      • Amphibians
      • Reptiles
      • Invertebrates
      • Pets
      • Conservation
      • Animal facts
    • Climate and Weather
      • Climate change
      • Weather and atmosphere
    • Health
      • Drugs
      • Diseases and Conditions
      • Human Body
      • Mind and Brain
      • Food and Nutrition
      • Wellness
    • History and Humanities
      • Anthropology
      • Archaeology
      • History
      • Economics
      • People
      • Sociology
    • Space & Astronomy
      • The Solar System
      • Sun
      • The Moon
      • Planets
      • Asteroids, meteors & comets
      • Astronomy
      • Astrophysics
      • Cosmology
      • Exoplanets & Alien Life
      • Spaceflight and Exploration
    • Technology
      • Computer Science & IT
      • Engineering
      • Inventions
      • Sustainability
      • Renewable Energy
      • Green Living
    • Culture
    • Resources
  • Videos
  • Reviews
  • About Us
    • About
    • The Team
    • Advertise
    • Contribute
    • Editorial policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact

© 2007-2025 ZME Science - Not exactly rocket science. All Rights Reserved.