Falls Footbridge

2022   |   School Project

Replacing an aging pedestrian bridge along the Sherman Falls hiking trail in Hamilton, this bridge becomes part of the landscape. As it carves through the hill, the bridge defines the walking path and strategically hides parts of the waterfall to create moments of anticipation and surprise. An exposed corten structure and wood decking help the bridge blend in without imitating the natural architecture while a light fabric covering provides refuge from the elements. On a sunny day, this covering becomes a canvas for dancing shadows as light filters through the forest canopy.

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