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Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta... More »
I am a bridge fanatic. I think my two favorites are by Roebling: The Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati and the Brooklyn Bridge, though some of the newer designs like the big A in Boston are exciting too.
I love to see the engineering of a bridge incorporated into residential architecture. I've seen a few bridge houses around the glossies lately, and here on Houzz there are quite a few beautiful bridge-like walkways indoors and out. Bridges can provide new views, lessen the affect of the building on the site, provide access to otherwise inaccessible areas, and allow for much more open space planning when used in lofty ways. Let's take a look, shall we?
I love to see the engineering of a bridge incorporated into residential architecture. I've seen a few bridge houses around the glossies lately, and here on Houzz there are quite a few beautiful bridge-like walkways indoors and out. Bridges can provide new views, lessen the affect of the building on the site, provide access to otherwise inaccessible areas, and allow for much more open space planning when used in lofty ways. Let's take a look, shall we?
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This walkway gives a grand sense of entrance and has likely made a site once deemed unbuildable buildable because of the access it allows.
I love that the structure of this walkway is exposed.
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This interior bridge allow people upstairs to enjoy the view of the spaces below.
This is more of a wharf-like bridge, allowing access over marshland without harming this sensitive ecological habitat.
If you are prone to vertigo, this walkway is probably not for you! I love the forced perspective this design provides.
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What a lovely stream! It almost gives the feeling of someone letting down the bridge over a moat to allow access to the castle!
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Let's check that out from another angle.
| If I had this sublime rocky living room, I'd want to enjoy the view of it from everywhere. |
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| This system of walkways, piers, and a scenic overlook allow entrance to an inspiring beautiful spot! |
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This glass-bottomed bridge plays with the concept of ceiling and floor division. Just be careful of who is below you if you are wearing a skirt!
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Here's another angle of that beautiful walkway.
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This entry walkway helps lessen the home's footprint on the site by requiring less grading on the natural slope.
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| This is a bridge to nowhere. This building reminds me of cargotecture and a pirate's plank. The engineering makes it a very dynamic design. |
I love the Erector Set feel to this construction. Because it is elevated, it allows for a different experience of the garden design.
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Ideabook updated on Sept. 7, 2009.
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The coolest bridge I've seen crosses the Douro river in from Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. It was designed by Eiffel...and you can tell. It has walkways on both sides and everyone walks across from Porto to the port-makers on the other side.