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Corten Steel Bridge Enhancing Wildlife Passage Through Natural Integration

Authors:
Hsin-yin Tu, Chu-yun Cheng
Corten Steel Bridge Enhancing Wildlife Passage Through Natural Integration

Project in-detail

The use of corten steel in the bridge creates a durable passage that harmonizes with the landscape while facilitating movement for both wildlife and pedestrians.
5 key facts about this project
01
Corten steel provides a low-maintenance, environmentally compatible material for the bridge.
02
The design creates a safe wildlife passage beneath the pedestrian walkway.
03
Transparent sections enhance visibility and connection with the natural surroundings.
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The bridge emphasizes integration with the landscape, minimizing visual disruption.
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Its construction aligns with principles common in National Park architecture.

The bridge serves as a connection between people and the wilderness, highlighting the importance of coexistence in natural settings. Located in an area rich with ecological features, it allows for safe movement for both pedestrians and wildlife. The design focuses on transparency and visual compatibility with the landscape, ensuring that the structure complements rather than disrupts the environment.

Design Intent

The bridge integrates with its surroundings through thoughtful design choices. It minimizes visual impact while enabling users on the upper deck to traverse comfortably, and provides a safe passageway for animals below. The layout reflects a commitment to fostering harmony between human presence and ecological systems, promoting an environment where both can thrive.

Materiality

Corten steel is the primary material used for the construction of the bridge. This material is known for its strength and develops a unique weathered look over time. Its natural rust-like appearance helps the bridge blend with the landscape. Additionally, corten steel requires little maintenance, supporting sustainability goals and lowering long-term care costs.

Environmental Integration

The design aligns with principles commonly seen in National Parks, which emphasize respect for the natural environment. The bridge merges human infrastructure with habitat preservation, enabling interaction with nature without damaging the ecosystem. It encourages exploration while maintaining the integrity of the surroundings.

The bridge features transparent sections, offering clear views through and around it. This openness invites users to connect with the natural world, creating a presence that feels both approachable and integrated within its setting.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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