The site was dug to allow the underpass,
then bermed up slightly to accommodate
the 24-metre steel bridge structure. The
reinforced concrete abutments extend
into zigzagging retaining walls, creating
a dynamic mineral landscape.
The 44-metre guardrails on either
side of the viaduct were made in
four sections: they are steel-framed
assemblages backed by perforated steel
plaques, coated with metalized paint.
The diagonal steel plates recall the
triangulated motif of more traditional
truss bridges. A similar motif was
developed for the protective railings
along the sidewalks below.
The viaduct’s unique signature
transforms it into a subtle landmark on
the campus.
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