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Braid-Inspired Footbridge Featuring Metal Space Frame and Intertwining Paths

Authors:
Artem Tsoy, Alexandra Sakhip-gareyeva, Alexandr Sochkov
Braid-Inspired Footbridge Featuring Metal Space Frame and Intertwining Paths

Project in-detail

Incorporating a braid-inspired design with intertwining paths, this metal footbridge connects communities while inviting pedestrians to engage with the surrounding landscape through an infinite walking experience.
5 key facts about this project
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Braid-inspired design symbolizes connections between humanity, nature, and history.
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Intertwining paths enhance visitor engagement and community interaction.
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Metal space frame supports a lightweight structure with open views.
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Loops create inviting entry points for diverse pedestrian routes.
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Infinite walking experience encourages exploration of the natural landscape.

The Never-Ending Bridge stands as a new type of pedestrian connection, designed to promote exploration and interaction. Instead of following the usual straight path, it introduces a winding route that encourages people to engage with their surroundings. By linking two endpoints in a way that feels open-ended, it turns the act of walking into a journey that invites reflection and discovery.

Design Concept

At both ends of the bridge, loops create common entry points where pedestrians can gather and choose their direction. This design approach encourages people to interact with one another and enhances the overall experience of crossing the bridge. Visitors can roam along different paths, creating a lively atmosphere and a sense of community as they wander through the space.

Symbolism

The bridge incorporates the idea of a braid, symbolizing the connections between humanity, nature, and history. Each strand of the braid represents a distinct aspect, while still linking together to form a cohesive narrative. This imagery emphasizes the importance of balance and unity, encouraging users to think about their relationship with the surrounding landscape and the bridge itself.

Material Considerations

The structure features a metal space frame, with options for U-shaped and C-shaped profiles. This choice offers strength to support the bridge while allowing for open views and lightness in design. The use of metal contributes to the overall aesthetics and durability, ensuring the bridge serves well in its environment.

As users traverse the Never-Ending Bridge, they encounter a variety of pathways that create a feeling of ongoing movement. The relationship between the architecture and nature enhances the experience, allowing pedestrians to pause and appreciate the thoughtful design that invites exploration and interaction at every turn.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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Competition organisers

The MICROHOME 10 competition invites participants to submit visionary designs for off-grid, modular microhomes that push the limits of sustainable, small-scale living. Organised by Buildner in partnership with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this tenth edition sets the challenge of designing a dwelling for two people within a maximum floor area of 25 m², encouraging bold solutions adaptable to any urban or rural location. The competition continues Buildner’s mission to foster innovative approaches to compact, energy-efficient housing that can address pressing global challenges.

This year’s edition offers a generous total prize fund of €100,000, including the Kingspan Award for designs that integrate high-performance Kingspan products and the Hapi Homes Award for a project selected for real-world construction. In addition to cash prizes, the winners gain international exposure through Buildner’s media partnerships, publications, and a dedicated MICROHOME magazine, further amplifying their ideas to the wider architectural community.

Key dates for MICROHOME 10 include the closing date for registration on 25 September 2025, the submission deadline on 29 October 2025 (11:59 p.m. London time), and the announcement of winners on 9 December 2025. These milestones ensure participants have clear timelines to develop and present their concepts, with early registration discounts available to support students and emerging designers worldwide.

MICROHOME

Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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