HFB_01

dynamic, floating bridge

HFB_01 (HydroFoil-Bridge_01) is a concept for a dynamic pedestrian bridge that is using a submerged hydrofoil to hold up the bridge. Through turbulences in the water, pedestrians can truly feel the power of the river under their feet.

Student project
FH Joanneum Graz
Duration: 1 day
2019

01

PROCESS

Task

In a 1-day design challenge, students were asked to explore extraordinary conceptual ideas for a pedestrian bridge over the river Mur in Graz, Austria.

Idea

A floating bridge that is supported by two joints and held up by a hydrofoil. Pedestrians can see and also feel the power of the river.

Development

Evaluation of size and proportion based on measurements from an open source map.

02

FINAL DESIGN

HFB_01

HFB_01 is a pedestrian bridge concept that is using a submerged hydrofoil to hold up the bridge. Through turbulences in the water, pedestrians can see and truly feel the power of the river under their feet.