The design is inspired by Semper Augustus, the most expensive tulip sold during Tulip Mania and by five states of matter (Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma & Quantum Hall) - as a magical transformation producing unity out of diversity.
The proposed bridge is formed out of five elements: Arch Stem, Leaf Stem, Petals, Red Sepals and Ovary.
Both Stems are rooted on the West bank. However Arch Stem is embedded in the river itself for cooling procedures. Stems and Petals are semi-monocoque aluminum structures to be prefabricated with the assistance of aeronautical engineers at the nearby shipyard giving close affinity with the boats on the river Amstel.
The weight of the Leaf Stem is supported via a system of cables stayed of the Arch Stem hydraulically controlled underneath. The top surface consists primarily of cellulose fibers implanted in a matrix of organic lignin.
Project Team: Wojciech Gwizdak, Maciej Wierzbinski & Wojciech Dziubek
Status: Competition Entry
Location: Amsterdam, NL
