Hydro Taqenṭurt sɣur Xiyao Wang d anerbaz yettwaqadren meqqren n 2025 Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lfeṭṭa deg Taggayt n Tnaflit n Afeṣṣel n Tamhendisin, Lebni d Tasneddayt.

LfeṭṭaTasneddayt· 2025

Hydro Taqenṭurt

sɣur Xiyao Wang

Amsaɣ: Extended Play Lab

Anerbaz n Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lfeṭṭa deg Taggayt n Tasneddayt

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Anerbaz n Urraz Yettwasenqden

Senqed Addad n Urraz i #165012

Rzu ɣer usmel Wali deg A' Design Award Tabḍert n tɣamsa Tanecḍa n wammud

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Afeṣṣel

Ɣef Hydro Taqenṭurt

Hydro-Bridge d axxam n tuzzya amaẓlay i yezgan ɣef wasif n Nakkhu di Chyasikot, Nepal. Tettmahaq akked ibeddilen n tewsatin, tetteddu zund taqenṭurt i yimdanen akked tkerkas tuffirin di wagguren iquren, tettuɣal d anagraw n uḥraz n waman d wadeg n uxxam aɣelsan di lehwa n unẓar. S umxalleḍ n uzadur d tallunt tazayezt, asnerni-agi yezwar tazmert taberkant, tadawi, d tseɣnin n tmetti mi ara yemsasa akked tmaḍalt tagamant.

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Ɣef Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lfeṭṭa

Hydro Taqenṭurt d amerbaḥ n Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lfeṭṭa, tagmat ɛlayen i yisnulfa yelhan, yeḥlan s waṭas. Imerbaḥen n Lfeṭṭa d isnulfa yelhan akk, yesɛan tmusni d tazmert. Hydro Taqenṭurt ad yili d asnulfu amaynut, yelhan, ad yeǧǧ ddunit tennuɣ.

Deffir n ufeṣṣel

Tagrurt n tɣamsa

Ismawen n terbaɛt, iferdisen itiknikanen akked telɣut i d-yefka umeṣṣufeɣ.

Taɣara Tasuft: 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.
Tigejdiwin & Akemmus: The bridge is 7m tall and 8m wide.
Tibzimin: bridge, infrastructure, sustainable design, climate change
Tasnakta n Ufares: Steel structure with metal detailing and glass roof collecting rain water. Parametric design tools are used to design the bridge.
Asewḥel n Usnulfu: 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.
Anadi: 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.
Aseḥbiber: 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.
Tanzagt n Usenfar: Project is located Nakkhu River in Chyasikot, Nepal. First conceived in 2019.
Tanila n Umahil: 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.