The structural units from the Linz railway bridge are to be rearranged in an ordered grid at varying heights so as to create the appearance of a flowing surface. The many parts work as one to form a unified artifact. The distinctive bridge which once welcomed boats making their way along the Danube would once again greet them from the bank of the river, a distinctive element in its own right. The sculpture intends to activate the waterfront park, an escape from the city within the city.
Bridge to the River
The port area
Besides functioning as a work of art, the piece is intended to be a catalyst for social activity. It is intended to be a place of impromptu social events from picnics to small performances to a simple walk in the park. The sculpture would still act as a 'bridge', bringing people from more active parts of the city to a new park by the river.
The work consists solely of repurposed structural units of the bridge.
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Good idea. :-) Remembers me to the holocaust memorial in Berlin. ;-) Like the thinking with the bridge silouette.
Maybe implement a flooring concept, benches and some different zones to enrich the area with more contrast (the green of the bridge is nearly 100 percent green like grass)
I like the silouette. I got one more idea what do you think about creating 2 silouettes one beginning with the highest point on the left and one with the highest point beginning on the right. So you get a deep effect especialy in the dark and with lighting. (It's also a a little psychological thinking with viewpoints, directions and psychological thinking)
I love the illustrations! Strong message, slightly brutal but thought-provoking. It reminds me a bit of the Budapest memorial to the 1956 revolution. Maybe the park is better suited to this suggestion, though. or maybe move the piece closer to the bottom right corner edge of the site, as it would look sharper, maybe a bit lighter as a structure, and marvelous to see it illuminated at night.
This is quite picturesque. It does seem to have a feeling of being a memorial for the bridge, however. Given your intended functions, it might be better suited to the Donaulände park. It has a nice feel.
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