Die ontwerp Hydro Brug deur Xiyao Wang is 'n hoogs gewaardeerde wenner van die baie prestigieuese 2025 A' Design Award in Silwer in die Ingenieurswese, Konstruksie en Infrastruktuur Ontwerp-kompetisiekategorie.

SilwerInfrastruktuur· 2025

Hydro Brug

deur Xiyao Wang

Kliënt: Extended Play Lab

Wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer in die Infrastruktuur-kategorie

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Die Ontwerp

Oor Hydro Brug

Hydro-Bridge is 'n veelsydige vervoerssentrum wat die Nakkhu-rivier in Chyasikot, Nepal oorspan. Dit pas by seisoenale verskuiwings aan en funksioneer as 'n voetganger- en ligte voertuigbrug in droë maande en skakel oor na 'n waterbergingstelsel en veilige kampterrein tydens die moessonreën. Deur infrastruktuur met openbare ruimte te verbind, prioritiseer die ontwerp omgewingsveerkragtigheid, volhoubaarheid en gemeenskapsbehoeftes terwyl dit met die natuurlike landskap harmoniseer.

Die Erkenning

Oor die A' Design Award in Silwer

Hydro Brug is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer, 'n buitengewoon prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan topklas-, pragtige en indrukwekkende ontwerpe. Wenners in Silwer is geweldig briljante en uiters kreatiewe werke wat die uitstaande kundigheid, talent en skerpsinnigheid van hul ontwerpers illustreer. Daar word verwag dat Hydro Brug 'n wonderlike vertoonstuk is wat merkwaardig professioneel en diepgaande innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Silwer gewen het, is 'n hoogs noemenswaardige, bewonderde uitvinding wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie bevoordeel en uitbrei. Hydro Brug is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.

Agter die Ontwerp

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Krediete, spanlede en tegniese besonderhede verskaf deur die ontwerper.

Unieke Eienskappe: Hydro-Bridge is an adaptive, multifunctional pedestrain bridge in Chyasikot, Nepal. Designed to address the region's seasonal changes, it serves as a pedestrian and light vehicle bridge during dry periods and transforms into a water storage system and secure camping site during the rainy season. Its unique design merges public space and infrastructure, integrating environmental adaptation, sustainability, and community functionality, all while emphasizing harmony with the natural landscape.
Afmetings & Verpakking: The bridge is 7m tall and 8m wide.
Etikette: bridge, infrastructure, sustainable design, climate change
Produksietegnologie: Steel structure with metal detailing and glass roof collecting rain water. Parametric design tools are used to design the bridge.
Ontwerpuitdaging: The biggest challenge was designing a structure that responds to both community needs and the natural environment. Overcoming the constraints of budget, materials, and complex seasonal dynamics required interdisciplinary collaboration between architects, engineers, and hydrologists. The need to balance aesthetics with functionality, and to create a design that could withstand Nepal's intense monsoon season, while still offering public utility in drier months, pushed the creative boundaries and led to innovative structural solutions.
Navorsing: The research behind Hydro-Bridge focused on sustainable infrastructure in flood-prone areas. The objective was to explore how built environments could adapt to climate conditions. The methodology involved site analysis, climate modeling, and user behavior studies, combining environmental data with structural analysis. Results showed the need for dual-purpose infrastructure that provides public space and addresses seasonal needs. This research highlights the bridge’s capacity to support urban resilience while fostering sustainable social spaces.
Inspirasie: The inspiration came from the need to develop resilient infrastructure in regions prone to drastic weather shifts. Nepal’s monsoon seasons present significant challenges, which inspired the bridge’s dual function as a dry-season bridge and a rainy-season water storage solution. Drawing from the fluidity of natural water systems and vernacular architecture, the project offers a public space that embraces the rhythms of its environment and creates opportunities for social engagement.
Projekduur: Project is located Nakkhu River in Chyasikot, Nepal. First conceived in 2019.
Bedryfsvloei: Hydro-Bridge operates dynamically based on the seasonal cycle. During the dry season, it functions as a bridge for pedestrians and light vehicles. As monsoon rains begin, it transforms into a system that captures and stores rainwater. The design allows people to interact with the structure, using it as a social hub while benefiting from its adaptable functionality. Its design provides seamless transitions, reflecting an intelligent response to environmental changes and offering a public space that supports community interaction.