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I-Hydro-Bridge yindawo yezokuthutha eguqukayo enabala Umfula iNakkhu eChyasikot, eNepal. Izivumelana nezinguquko zenkathi yonyaka, isebenza njengebhuloho labahamba ngezinyawo nezimoto ezincane ezinyangeni ezomile bese iguquka ibe uhlelo lokugcina amanzi nendawo yokumisa amathende ephephile ngenkathi yezimvula ezinkulu. Ihlanganisa ingqalasizinda nendawo yomphakathi, umklamo ugxila ekuqineni kwemvelo, ukusimama, kanye nezidingo zomphakathi kuyilapho kuhambisana nesimo semvelo.

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Mayelana ne-Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award

Hydro Ibhuloho iwinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile ngokungajwayelekile okunikezwa imiklamo esezingeni eliphezulu, ebukekayo nethinta kakhulu. Abawinile beSiliva yimisebenzi egqamile kakhulu nedala kakhulu ebonisa ubungcweti obuphawulekayo, italente nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Hydro Ibhuloho ilindeleke ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omuhle wesibonelo, onobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezijulile. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award uyinto entsha ebonakala kakhulu nethakazelisayo esiza futhi isunduza imingcele yobuciko, isayensi, ukuklama nobuchwepheshe. Hydro Ibhuloho iyinto enomhawu omkhulu kuyo evusa izifiso, ilethe imizwa emihle futhi ivuse ukumangala nokuxakeka.

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Izici Ezihlukile: 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.
Izilinganiso Nokupakisha: The bridge is 7m tall and 8m wide.
Amathegi: bridge, infrastructure, sustainable design, climate change
Ubuchwepheshe Bokukhiqiza: Steel structure with metal detailing and glass roof collecting rain water. Parametric design tools are used to design the bridge.
Inselele Yokudweba: 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.
Ucwaningo: 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.
Ugqozi: 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.
Ubude Bephrojekthi: Project is located Nakkhu River in Chyasikot, Nepal. First conceived in 2019.
Ukuhamba Kokusebenza: 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.