TATLIN News #84 Paradise

2010 ПЕШЕХОДНЫЙ МОСТ СЛОВЕНИЯ, МАРИБОР конкурс

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Главный мост средневекового города Марибора – одно из популярных и посещаемых общественных про- странств, особенно во время городских праздников, когда на набережной реки Дравы запускают фейерверки. Поэтому для проекта набережной бюро взяло уже имеющуюся форму моста и условно перевернула ее. Форма плана проектируемого объекта копирует продольный разрез главного моста, что позволяет архитекторам выстроить взаимодействие между сооружениями еще и на символиче- ском уровне. Новый мост выступает в качестве узнаваемого урбанистиче- ского элемента, дополняющего сеть пу- бличных пространств на реке. Помимо соединяющей функции, он обладает дополнительными местами для ско- пления людей, названными в проекте «креативными карманами», где могут происходить различные активности, интересные людям, любующимся водными видами. Конструктивное решение моста выполнено в виде стального каркаса на бетонных столбах и фундаменте. Стальная структура защищена специальной краской, в которой использована грунтовка цинка с дополнительными покрытия- ми эпоксидной смолы и светло-серая уретановая краска. Строительство объекта предполагается выполнить из стандартных сборных элементов, снижающих стоимость работ и обе- спечивающих точность производства и эффективность строительства. Historic city Architecture Technical solutions Materials Lighting

The bridges have always had an important role for Maribor city while leaving indelible mark on its skyline. Nowadays many bridges manifest their structural characteristics, but the potential for the multifunctional use is lost. Often they are designed only as an functional element for overpassing the barrier and the opportunity for integration into social pattern of the city is limited. Bridges are mostly seen as public relics, but they are public spaces as well. Main bridge of the Maribor is the most appreciated public space during the fireworks over the Drava river. Therefore we propose to use the new bridge as an extension of the public waterfront and it’s activities. The shape of the plan is a direct copy of the longitudinal section of the Main bridge, providing interaction between new bridge and Main bridge on a symbolic level. Intention was to make the new bridge as a light and neutral element in historical setting. Looking from the promenades level new bridge gives just slight connection between two banks, while entering the bridge or viewing it from above the attractive new bridge identity opens up. The new bridge is designed as a recognizable urban feature, complementing the network of open public spaces at the river. It provides a straight connection between both embankments as well as various public spaces - creative pockets. Spontaneous and organized activities can take place on the bridge and both ends. People can stop and enjoy the views on water or take part in di erent social activities. The new footbridge opens towards west and is an important part within the circulation loop New bridge - Tabor - Studenci - Studenška bridge - Pristan - Lent. The connections at the both ends of the bridge widen towards embankments and provide more integrated and easy access. The transparent railing on the west side gives a good overview over the Drava river and city. The closed railing on the east side gives a solid background while standing on bridge and is the main load bearing beam at the same time. The old pylon on Lent side is incorporated within the pavement of the bridge and links the new bridge with history.

The new bridge closes and emphasizes the loop New bridge - Tabor - Studenci - Studenška bridge - Pristan - Lent

Two pockets for spontaneous or organized activities in the middle of Drava river

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The structural solution of the bridge is designed as a combination of primary load bearing beam [along east side of the bridge] and horizontal secondary beams forming spatial framework. The steel construction rests on four concrete pillars in the river bed and concrete foundations at both banks of Drava river. The structural steel framework would be produced in separated pieces in steel-workshop and transported for assembling on-site by means of ground or water transportation. The production of standard prefabricated elements in workshop would reduce costs of on-site construction, ensure the accuracy of output and construction efficiency as well as give better control over separate procedures to deliver project on-time. More detailed structural calculations should be carried out to determine economically most optimal structural solutions for the bridge.

The plan of the new bridge takes shape from adjacent three arch main bridge

West side of the bridge is 32M longer than bridge itself, providing good viewing positions to the city and events

Endings of the new bridge provide more space, especially crucial on Tabor side

To reach the demands for endurable materials and cost efficiency the chosen solution for new footbridge is steel framework on concrete pillars and foundations. The steel structure is protected by paint systemwhich uses zinc primers with additional coatings of epoxy and urethane paint in light gray color. The load bearing steel beam on the east side of bridge structure works also as a railing, but the more open and transparent railing on west side is constructed from steel banister and bleached wooden handrail. The pavement of the footbridge is colored asphaltic concrete [Eurovia Viacolor technology or similar] in light gray color to fit the overall design of the bridge. This pavement would ensure safe and comfortable use of bridge for pedestrians and various ‘light’ traffic [bicycles, rollerblades, Segways, etc.].

The lighting of new bridge is solved by means of integrated lighting systems. The lighting needed for safe and pleasant crossing of the bridge is integrated into railings and pavement. To highlight the attractive bridging of Drava and draw attention of passers-by the structure is lit-up from lighting integrated into both banks.

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МАРИБОР – второй по ве- личине город Словении. Рас- положен в северо-восточной части страны, в регионе Подравска, на реке Драве, у подножья горы Погорье. В 2000 году Марибор получил статус Альпийского города.