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Cable-Stayed Residential Structure Featuring Steel Frames and Glass Façades Above Urban Waterway

Cable-Stayed Residential Structure Featuring Steel Frames and Glass Façades Above Urban Waterway
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Constructed with a cable-stayed design, this residential structure utilizes steel frames and large glass façades to create a multifunctional space above the Han River, seamlessly integrating urban living with transport infrastructure.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with a cable-stayed design, enhancing stability above the river.
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Utilizes steel frames to support both transport and residential functions.
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Incorporates large glass façades for natural light and river views.
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Features modular residential units designed for flexible living arrangements.
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Integrates communal spaces such as gardens along the bridge understructure.

**Project Overview**
Located along the Han River in Seoul, South Korea, the "Under the Bridge: Above the River" initiative explores the multifunctionality of bridge structures by integrating residential spaces within traditional transport frameworks. This design seeks to enhance urban connectivity while providing essential living environments, effectively bridging the gap between urban infrastructure and community life.

**Design Integration**
The bridge adopts a cable-stayed design, employing structural elements such as prominent supporting towers that contribute to both stability and aesthetic value. The layout is characterized by interconnected pathways that promote fluid circulation for pedestrians and residents. By utilizing the area beneath the bridge as living space, the project fosters a cohesive relationship between the riverbank and urban locales, encouraging interaction and accessibility.

**Materiality and Sustainability**
A deliberate selection of materials underlies the project's architectural approach. Steel beams serve as the foundation of the structure, offering resilience while providing a striking visual counterpoint to the surrounding landscape. Concrete support columns ensure stability, while large glass panels in residential units enhance transparency and natural light, fostering connections with the environment.

The design prioritizes ecological considerations, including the integration of landscaped areas that promote local biodiversity and provide residents with direct access to natural elements. This emphasis on sustainability and harmony with the environment further reinforces the project's objective of creating a balanced urban habitat.

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The Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 competition invites architects and designers worldwide to rethink small-scale living by creating an off-grid, modular micro dwelling under 25 m². Now in its 11th edition, the contest emphasizes sustainable, innovative, and human-centered design that demonstrates how compact living can have a big impact.

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By celebrating creativity within strict limits, MICROHOME 2026 continues to push the boundaries of compact architecture and sustainable living.

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