Bridge Wrapping

From a “dim and lonely” image to a cozy place.

I can’t let them move the viaduct. But I tell the kids not to go there at night because it’s so empty.”
Although the viaduct has become a usual scenery, its size and oppressive impression that covers the sky has no small psychological impact not only on the cityscape but also on the people living in the vicinity. Dirt and dilapidation of the bridge pier section. Large metal exposed structural parts, dirt from pigeon droppings, etc. What kind of changes would occur if such inorganic and dark image of bridges could be covered with membrane materials and changed to a pleasant atmosphere?

Change in landscape through beautiful design. The creation of bright spaces will change the same line of people and the use of the space under the girders. This will have a ripple effect on the impression of the entire town.

A new bridge exterior construction method to solve such problems is the idea of wrapping bridge girder sections with a membrane.
Unlike conventional metal materials, the beautiful form of the softly curved surface created by the membrane material (fabric) dramatically changes the impression of the bridge and opens up new possibilities for the town, such as creating a community space.

The freedom of shape that only membrane materials can offer adds to the fun of design.

Sports facilities such as stadiums around the world and the Tokyo Dome. Event facilities such as pavilions at the Expo site, and commercial facilities such as shopping malls. In addition, station infrastructure development, etc.
Membrane materials, which are used in a variety of settings, offer a design quality unmatched by other building materials.

The light and soft membrane material can create free-form shapes with few pillars and large spans, and features a three-dimensional curved surface design. It can be applied to large-scale bridge design.
The design of urban infrastructure has a great psychological impact on the people who live there. The design of urban infrastructure has a great psychological impact on the people who live there, and it has the potential to expand into new areas of design, overturning the stereotype that “viaducts are inorganic.

Light-up effects make the scenery even more beautiful.

While architectural structures using membrane materials exist in many parts of the world, the collaboration of membranes and lighting is currently attracting attention. Urban infrastructure and target buildings are gaining a new presence by taking advantage of the soft, light-transmitting properties of membrane materials.

The soft form and texture unique to membrane materials. The light and images illuminated from it create shadows that cannot be expressed on a flat surface, creating a more fantastic world. It can also be used to project advertisements and practical information.