“ The music is deep, bell-like, and ethereal as it travels through the valley toward the estuary and the sea beyond”
- Honey
Sculpture in steel and sound
Built using only local fabricators, this unique, graceful walkway among the timeless folds of the The Lake District National Park allows locals to cross the river, even in flood. A paean to the natural wonder of its location, it sings a small hymn to art in the wilderness.
The shape of the bridge responds the forces it carries: deep at mid span where loads are greatest, and slender at the edges. A handrail weaves between steel uprights that sway with the movement of people crossing.
Using the hollow deck as an amplifier, the uprights, which are cut off at specific heights, play a specially composed tune when struck.The bridge sings to its passengers. The music is deep, bell-like, and ethereal as it travels through the valley toward the estuary and the sea beyond.
The shape of the bridge responds the forces it carries: deep at mid span where loads are greatest, and slender at the edges. A handrail weaves between steel uprights that sway with the movement of people crossing.
Using the hollow deck as an amplifier, the uprights, which are cut off at specific heights, play a specially composed tune when struck.The bridge sings to its passengers. The music is deep, bell-like, and ethereal as it travels through the valley toward the estuary and the sea beyond.
Project Credits:
Architect:
Honey Architecture LLP
Engineer:
Rob Nilsson, Price & Myers Geometrics
Client:
Church House Estate, Ulpha Ltd
Acoustic Consultant:
Alex Mills
Main contractor:
Tony Sanders Blacksmiths
Pier Works:
John Case
Awards:
Runner up - RIBA 350 award 2010
Shortlisted - RIBA Regional Award 2010
Aj Small Projects Awards - Finalist 2010
