Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge

Our design concept for the City of Geumgang in South Korea was inspired by the intricate symbolism in the South Korean flag. The round Taegeuk with the interlocking semi-circles, symbolising balance, is a recurrent motif in our design.

The Taegeuk inspired the interplay between the covered and uncovered areas of the bridge and the geometric shape inspired the way the bike path is separated from the pedestrian areas. In technical terms, our design is a steel box girder supported by quadruped piers.

We aimed for a bridge that will not only get people across the river, but will also act as a destination in itself, with facilities for activity and leisure. Furthermore, we wanted the bridge to act as a celebration of Korean history and culture.