minimal carbon-fiber bridge designed by damjan bradač arhitekt in slovenia

minimal carbon-fiber bridge designed by damjan bradač arhitekt in slovenia

when faced with designing a bridge in ljubljana, slovenia architect damjan bradač approached the challenge with nautical engineering in mind. 

architectural details provide just enough disparity to be distinguishable from surroundings
images © damjan bradač arhitekt

similar in many design-related issues, damjan bradač—with colleagues mark koritnik and maria coutinho—have conceived the structure so that it enables high-functionality, while remaining minimal in mass. this philosophy dictated the selection of carbon-fiber—a proven standard in racing and vessel design— as well as the minimal arching form. smart, light, and elegant, the ‘carbon-fiber bridge’ blends in, rather than obscure the surroundings of its planned location.

bridge pathway with curving handrail

arcing understructure

aerial view

form and material selections are determined by function

carbon-fiber sections

eastern bank connection with pilling system

opposite bank (west)

materials graphic

construction diagram

section

project info:

architect: damjan bradač
design team: mark koritnik, maria leonor coutinho
construction: jernej jakopin, jaka zevnik, angelo zigon
material: carbon-fiber composite
dimensions: 25 m x 7 m
height: 0.15 m – 2.20 m
area: 132 m²
location : ljubljana, slovenia

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edited by: nick brink | designboom

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