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Algorithmic Architecture: Inhabitable Bridge in Tokyo

The objective in designing the ‘Living Bridge’ was to describe a new type of nonlinear  algorithmic architecture through the design of an  inhabitable bridge   in Tokyo.  The chosen site integrates with the residential neighborhoods of Ginza and Tsukishima.

Habitable Media Bridge in Seoul / Planning Korea

Creative director Byung Ju Lee of  Planning Korea   announced a new paradigm in bridge called ‘Paik Nam June Media Bridge’ in Seoul, Korea. Connecting Dangi-li Power Plant (which has a plan to be redeveloped into public cultural space) in the north and The National Assembly Building in the south, this bridge shows the first example of ‘a city expanded to the river’. As a futuristic and aesthetic sculptor over the Han River, Paik Nam June Media Bridge shows how to use spaces over the bridge efficiently and eco-friendly. Inspired by the water strider, the overall shape is organic with sleek, streamlined outline. With the total length of 1080m, this mega structure bridge is covered with solar panel to generate energy by itself. This bridge is not only for cars but for people those who walk and ride bicycle. People can enjoy public museum and library with IT complex mall for the foremost IT technology. In addition, water taxi, yachts and cruise ships can dock at the bottom of t...