Hydro Bro af Xiyao Wang er en højt anset vinder af den meget prestigefyldte 2025 A' Design Award i Sølv i konkurrencekategorien Ingeniørkunst, Byggeri og Infrastrukturdesign.
SølvInfrastruktur· 2025
Hydro Bro
af Xiyao Wang
Klient: Extended Play Lab
Vinder af A' Design Award i Sølv i kategorien Infrastruktur
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Om Hydro Bro
Hydro-Bridge er et alsidigt transportknudepunkt, der spænder over Nakkhu-floden i Chyasikot, Nepal. Den tilpasser sig sæsonmæssige skift, fungerer som gangbro og bro for lette køretøjer i de tørre måneder og omdannes til et vandopbevaringssystem og en sikker campingplads under monsunen. Designet sammensmelter infrastruktur med offentligt rum og prioriterer miljømæssig resiliens, bæredygtighed og lokalsamfundets behov, samtidig med at det harmonerer med det naturlige landskab.
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Om A' Design Award i Sølv
Hydro Bro er vinder af A' Design Award i Sølv, en usædvanligt prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles designs i topklasse, som er pragtfulde og imponerende. Sølvvinderne er enormt geniale og overordentlig kreative værker, der illustrerer deres designeres fremragende ekspertise, talent og skarpsindighed. Hydro Bro forventes at være et vidunderligt udstillingsværk, der er bemærkelsesværdigt professionelt og dybt innovativt. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Sølv, er en højst bemærkelsesværdig, beundret opfindelse, som gavner og flytter grænserne for kunst, videnskab, design og teknologi. Hydro Bro er en skabelse, som mange misunder, og som vækker begær, bringer positive følelser og antænder forundring og undren.
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- Unikke Egenskaber
- 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.
- Dimensioner & Emballage
- The bridge is 7m tall and 8m wide.
- Tags
- bridge, infrastructure, sustainable design, climate change
- Produktionsteknologi
- Steel structure with metal detailing and glass roof collecting rain water. Parametric design tools are used to design the bridge.
- Designudfordring
- 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.
- Forskning
- 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.
- Inspiration
- 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.
- Projektvarighed
- Project is located Nakkhu River in Chyasikot, Nepal. First conceived in 2019.
- Driftsflow
- 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.
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