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render beneath abandoned railway showing steel helix structure and proposed pedestrian paths

Perspective from Lower Gathering Space

exploded axonometric showing the layers of construction along with individual details for various connections

Exploded Axonometric & Various Details

rendered site plan of proposed steel structure to repurpose an abandoned railway bridge

Site Plan: Don Valley, Toronto

[Re]generation

Team Members:

Arnel Espanol, Mariam El-zein, Jason Glionna, Yuri Shin 

The exploitation of resources has led to the search for underused or abandoned spaces as a means of revitalization. [Re]generation aims to turn the abandoned Half Mile Bridge on the outskirts of downtown Toronto into a pedestrian friendly walkway with spectacular views of the city. The focus on bringing the bridge back to life is executed through the graceful steel helix structure that runs from one end of the railway bridge to the other. Various opportunities for rest have been created along the path, while an adjustable louver system enables year-round use.

Location: Half Mile Bridge, Toronto

Project Type: SSEF Competition

Date: Jan. 2015 - May 2015

Accolades: Top 10 Finalists

exploded axonometric showing the paths, seating, helix structure, and systems to protext from the elements

Exploded Axonometric

west elevation of proposed helix structure that undulates and encases an abandoned railway bridge

West Elevation

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