Bronze Architecture, Building and Structure Design · 2022
Esfahan Knowledge Bridge
by Mohammad Rahimizadeh and Shaqayeq Nemati
- A' Design Award 2022 Bronze Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Awarded April 15, 2022
- CLIENT: Kalbod Studio
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 21,368
- Verification code B6334DAEC0 · Verify this award
About Esfahan Knowledge Bridge
Esfahan is a pedestrian bridge designed for a site in Isfahan, Iran. The bridge links a technology trade center with a museum garden and serves nearby universities, research institutes and industries. Exhibition halls, central courtyards and resting areas are placed along the route, so the crossing also works as a public space. The form refers to the historic bridges of Isfahan, including the Khajoo bridge. Reflective symmetry is used, so the facade and its image on the river form one complete pattern. The interior spaces are flexible and can host different uses.
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- Unique Properties
- Due to the location of the site in terms of proximity to universities and various industries and science and technology towns and educational and research institutions and proximity to the fourth ring of Isfahan and location on the main route Isfahan-Tehran and Isfahan Najafabad axis has made it possible to establish scientific research. And meet the mutual needs between the area of technology trade and innovation with educational institutions and industries.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 1. Creating an exhibition space
2. Inclusiveness of bridge space
3. The symbolism of the bridge
4. Spending leisure time for students and visitors
5. Create landscape spaces sometimes
6. Flexibility of different bridge spaces
7. Utilizing traditional architectural patterns to preserve the landscape of the city - Tags
- Technology , bridge , Exhibition , Recreational , tourism , iran
- Production Technology
- In the design of the bridge, reflective symmetry has been used, so that by reflecting the facade on the river surface, a complete pattern is created, such as the inner covering of the dome of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque.
In the project, by considering different spaces in the bridge, an attempt has been made to design maximum dynamic and flexible spaces so that the user, in addition to using exhibition spaces at different times, can enjoy various spaces such as the central courtyard.
The central courtyards are located in front of the exhibition doors to help the exhibition with different spatial qualities when needed. - Design Challenge
- In the urban plan, the location of functional points is not specified according to the needs of students and professors around the University of Technology.
In addition to the relationship between the two academic districts, the urban element must also be considered
The quality of flexible urban space with gallery spaces has been considered by designers in project design.
The project design has arranged different spaces next to each other so that it can perform its adjacent functions properly. Decisions to select and organize uses will also be flexible depending on the circumstances. - Project Duration
- esfahan - iran
- Operation Flow
- According to the surveys conducted in the bridges of Isfahan province, the communication routes have not only been a passageway for pedestrians, but also have pauses, gatherings and occasional views, as well as people spending their free time. Thirty-three bridges had three pauses at the beginning and end of the bridge called Saqakhaneh and in the middle of the bridge with the title of Manzar Gahi (Shahneshin Room).
In the architecture of the bridges, symbols and arches such as gable arches and song arches have been used, which were structurally correct. - Research
- Due to the location of the site and close to the fourth ring of Isfahan and the traffic of students of Khomeini Shahr and Najafabad industrial and free universities and managers of various industries, as well as being located on the main route Isfahan-Tehran from the route and proximity to industrial factories and educational centers and institutions We are trying to design the communication route between the Technology Trade Center and the Museum Garden in a German way in order to attract people, investors and students in the field of technology.
- Inspiration
- In designing the bridge, we have tried to use not only the Iranian people but also the international level, considering the historical bridges of Isfahan province, especially the Khajoo bridge, which spoke as a symbol of culture and technology between Isfahan bridges. It also has different functions and flexibility of the bridge with climatic and user conditions, which is one of the goals of this project. As a result, the project design process proceeds in such a way .
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Design Interview about Esfahan Knowledge Bridge
In designing the bridge, we have tried to use not only the Iranian people but also the international level, considering the historical bridges of Isfahan province, especially the Khajoo bridge, which spoke as a symbol of culture and technology between Isfahan bridges. It also has different functions and flexibility of the bridge with climatic and user conditions, which is one of the goals of this project. As a result, the project design process proceeds in such a way .
Due to the location of the site in terms of proximity to universities and various industries and science and technology towns and educational and research institutions and proximity to the fourth ring of Isfahan and location on the main route Isfahan-Tehran and Isfahan Najafabad axis has made it possible to establish scientific research. And meet the mutual needs between the area of technology trade and innovation with educational institutions and industries.
We try to work on this project in different dimensions and try to introduce it as much as possible
We worked on the initial concept for about 2 months and about 2 months on developing the design
Our topic was bridge design, and for Isfahan, which was famous for its beautiful bridges in the world, we naturally had to use significant elements. We tried to use the arches and the image that they throw in the water as a module, and Extend it
This project was designed for the University of Isfahan and the necessary measures for construction are under consideration
In the design of the bridge, reflective symmetry has been used, so that by reflecting the facade on the river surface, a complete pattern is created, such as the inner covering of the dome of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque.
In the project, by considering different spaces in the bridge, an attempt has been made to design maximum dynamic and flexible spaces so that the user, in addition to using exhibition spaces at different times, can enjoy various spaces such as the central courtyard.
The central courtyards are located in front of the exhibition doors to help the exhibition with different spatial qualities when needed.
In the project, by considering different spaces in the bridge, an attempt has been made to design maximum dynamic and flexible spaces so that the user, in addition to using exhibition spaces at different times, can enjoy various spaces such as the central courtyard.
The central courtyards are located in front of the exhibition doors to help the exhibition with different spatial qualities when needed.
In designing the bridge, we have tried to use not only the Iranian people but also the international level, considering the historical bridges of Isfahan province, especially the Khajoo bridge, which spoke as a symbol of culture and technology between Isfahan bridges. It also has different functions and flexibility of the bridge with climatic and user conditions, which is one of the goals of this project. As a result, the project design process proceeds in such a way .
Due to the location of the site in terms of proximity to universities and various industries and science and technology towns and educational and research institutions and proximity to the fourth ring of Isfahan and location on the main route Isfahan-Tehran and Isfahan Najafabad axis has made it possible to establish scientific research. And meet the mutual needs between the area of technology trade and innovation with educational institutions and industries.
The type of modulation structure and the relationship between the spaces and the fact that these modules also play a structural role made this design more special.
Due to the location of this bridge between the University of Isfahan and the Start-up Technology Center, this bridge was named knowledge Bridge
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Utilizing traditional architectural patterns to preserve the landscape of the city
This design was designed with the efforts of all my colleagues in the studio
The use of technology is very important and effective in making these modules. Another point is that the exhibition spaces of this bridge are to be used as startups and as technology spaces
The most important issue for building a bridge is always structural analysis and the relationship between architecture and structure. Proper distribution of weight between modular foundations and division of this weight is one of the most important issues of analysis.
In the urban plan, the location of functional points is not specified according to the needs of students and professors around the University of Technology.
In addition to the relationship between the two academic districts, the urban element must also be considered
The quality of flexible urban space with gallery spaces has been considered by designers in project design.
The project design has arranged different spaces next to each other so that it can perform its adjacent functions properly. Decisions to select and organize uses will also be flexible depending on the circumstances.
In addition to the relationship between the two academic districts, the urban element must also be considered
The quality of flexible urban space with gallery spaces has been considered by designers in project design.
The project design has arranged different spaces next to each other so that it can perform its adjacent functions properly. Decisions to select and organize uses will also be flexible depending on the circumstances.
We always send all our designs to international competitions. This is important both for challenging ourselves and our designs, as well as for the studio.
We always try to achieve better quality during each design, use the experience of previous designs and be better architects.
This project also had a great impact on my and my colleagues' mental state
This project also had a great impact on my and my colleagues' mental state
Thank you for letting us move forward. I hope you will hear more from us in the future