Designet Hydro Bro av Xiyao Wang er en høyt ansett vinner av den svært prestisjetunge 2025 A' Design Award i Sølv i konkurransekategorien Ingeniør-, Konstruksjons- og Infrastrukturdesign.

SølvInfrastruktur· 2025

Hydro Bro

av Xiyao Wang

Klient: Extended Play Lab

Vinner av A' Design Award i Sølv i kategorien Infrastruktur

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Om Hydro Bro

Hydro-Bridge er et allsidig transportknutepunkt som spenner over Nakkhu-elven i Chyasikot, Nepal. Den tilpasser seg sesongmessige endringer, fungerer som en bro for fotgjengere og lette kjøretøy i de tørre månedene og konverteres til et vannlagringssystem og sikker leirplass under monsunen. Ved å forene infrastruktur med offentlig rom, prioriterer designet miljømessig motstandskraft, bærekraft og lokalsamfunnets behov samtidig som det harmoniserer med det naturlige landskapet.

Anerkjennelsen

Om A' Design Award i Sølv

Hydro Bro er vinner av A' Design Award i Sølv, en usedvanlig prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles design i toppklassen som er nydelige og imponerende. Sølvvinnere er enormt briljante og usedvanlig kreative verk som viser designernes enestående ekspertise, talent og skarpsindighet. Hydro Bro forventes å være et praktfullt utstillingsverk som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonelt og dypt nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Sølv, er en svært bemerkelsesverdig, beundret oppfinnelse som gagner og flytter grensene for kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi. Hydro Bro er et skaperverk mange misunner, som vekker ønsker, gir positive følelser og vekker undring og forundring.

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Pressepakke

Krediteringer, teammedlemmer og tekniske detaljer levert av designeren.

Unike Egenskaper: Hydro-Bridge is an adaptive, multifunctional pedestrain bridge in Chyasikot, Nepal. Designed to address the region's seasonal changes, it serves as a pedestrian and light vehicle bridge during dry periods and transforms into a water storage system and secure camping site during the rainy season. Its unique design merges public space and infrastructure, integrating environmental adaptation, sustainability, and community functionality, all while emphasizing harmony with the natural landscape.
Dimensjoner og Emballasje: The bridge is 7m tall and 8m wide.
Stikkord: bridge, infrastructure, sustainable design, climate change
Produksjonsteknologi: Steel structure with metal detailing and glass roof collecting rain water. Parametric design tools are used to design the bridge.
Designutfordring: The biggest challenge was designing a structure that responds to both community needs and the natural environment. Overcoming the constraints of budget, materials, and complex seasonal dynamics required interdisciplinary collaboration between architects, engineers, and hydrologists. The need to balance aesthetics with functionality, and to create a design that could withstand Nepal's intense monsoon season, while still offering public utility in drier months, pushed the creative boundaries and led to innovative structural solutions.
Forskning: The research behind Hydro-Bridge focused on sustainable infrastructure in flood-prone areas. The objective was to explore how built environments could adapt to climate conditions. The methodology involved site analysis, climate modeling, and user behavior studies, combining environmental data with structural analysis. Results showed the need for dual-purpose infrastructure that provides public space and addresses seasonal needs. This research highlights the bridge’s capacity to support urban resilience while fostering sustainable social spaces.
Inspirasjon: The inspiration came from the need to develop resilient infrastructure in regions prone to drastic weather shifts. Nepal’s monsoon seasons present significant challenges, which inspired the bridge’s dual function as a dry-season bridge and a rainy-season water storage solution. Drawing from the fluidity of natural water systems and vernacular architecture, the project offers a public space that embraces the rhythms of its environment and creates opportunities for social engagement.
Prosjektvarighet: Project is located Nakkhu River in Chyasikot, Nepal. First conceived in 2019.
Driftsflyt: Hydro-Bridge operates dynamically based on the seasonal cycle. During the dry season, it functions as a bridge for pedestrians and light vehicles. As monsoon rains begin, it transforms into a system that captures and stores rainwater. The design allows people to interact with the structure, using it as a social hub while benefiting from its adaptable functionality. Its design provides seamless transitions, reflecting an intelligent response to environmental changes and offering a public space that supports community interaction.