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Pedestrian green bridge in Almaty

Almaty, Kazakhstan

his project reinvents the typology green city while respecting its traditions Sunkar Park, which features a ski jump.
of the bridge as both transitional and citizens. Along with a direct and utilitarian route,
Tand recreational spaces. Its The bridge becomes a link between a winding path has been laid along the
ideology and design symbolise the two green areas, which are separated bridge – a variability allowing pedestrians
development of Almaty as an innovative by a highway: the botanical garden and to diversify their spatial experiences.
The visual language is inspired by
national identity. The silhouette of the
bridge references Kazakh ornaments:
their ornate character is embodied in the
tracing of the main paths and additional
ramps.
The project involves minimal
interference with the landscape. This
principle not only allows the bridge to
be delicately integrated into green areas
but also makes its implementation more
practical. The supports are used as a
tub for plants, and together they imitate
various natural zones of Kazakhstan. The
depth of the soil allows for the planting
of trees with extensive root systems. Due
to the vegetation, in combination with
the observation platforms, the bridge
acquires an expressive silhouette and is
transformed into a symbolic place.
On both sides, in front of the bridge,
landscaping is planned as a transition
from one green zone to another. From the
botanical garden, visitors enter a hill with
an observation deck and event spaces.

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