Yoav Messer Architects has designed a bridge made from recycled shipping containers for a park under construction in Tel Aviv.
The 160m structure will be placed in Ariel Sharon Park, and will have two observation decks located on top of the containers, linked by a rooftop walkway.
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Its modular units can be adapted to include additional features. For example, shutters will be added to increase shade and it will be fitted with solar panels to generate electricity. Â
The bridge will be supported by a steel truss and three columns, allowing it to support light vehicles as well as pedestrians.
The design is based on the park’s theme of reuse; the structure will be fabricated offsite to decrease overall construction time on site.
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It is unknown when the bridge will be completed, although Ariel Sharon Park is due to open in 2020.
Images via Yoav Messer Architects
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If China can construct a 57 storey hotel in 19 days by using the IBS then it should be possible for the above bridge to be constructed in a few months. The only component which will be time consuming will be the steel truss and three columns as the the shipping constainers can be fabricated offsite.
Just a layman’s view.
This is a good cost saving innovative idea from Yoav Messer.