A spacious interior with tall arches and pillars, featuring red platform seating along windows, with people sitting and walking, architecture by MOXON Architects.
Cleveland Bridge

Cleveland Bridge

Ohio, United States of America

2013

Client   Cleveland Design Competition
The existing Cleveland Bridge is treated a found condition of remarkable spatial complexity, and through the incorporation of discrete new circulation routes this award winning proposal prioritises the experience of the existing fabric while supporting the deployment of permanent and temporary installations along the full length of route.
A detailed cross-section of a bridge with urban surroundings in the background, featuring trees and streetlights, architecture by MOXON Architects.

In material terms the intervention is characterised through the use of formally simple but robust and distinct plate steel elements for the permanent program (such as walkways and balustrades) in order to clearly denote the intervention as a new architecture threaded through The Bridge trusses.

Long horizontal building with layered roofing, glass sections, and structural details, architecture by MOXON Architects.

Glazed elements form permanent enclosures for cafés and kiosks while deep storage chambers are installed at frequent intervals within the depth of the existing structure to allow for the localised provision of temporary stages and seating to enable additional large scale program such as sports, arts and commercial events to place within the body of The Bridge, concourse and abutment areas.

A conceptual diagram of a mixed-use development layout showing various zones connected by pathways, with architecture by MOXON Architects.
A schematic diagram of a mixed-use development with sections, layouts, and circulation, showcasing architecture by MOXON Architects.
Open space with concrete arches, modern furniture, and a sculpture of a dog pulling a woman on a leash, architecture by MOXON Architects.
People viewing art installations on an outdoor space with urban infrastructure, separated by white partitions and seating, architecture by MOXON Architects.

At key locations the proposal projects beyond the body of The Bridge – to provide additional space and afford unique views of the Cuyahoga and wider environment. Vertical links are provided to the upper deck and the river banks at either end to increase connectivity with existing routes through the city.

Architectural model with wooden and paper elements, featuring a linear design, red accents, and an angular structure, architecture by MOXON Architects.
Architectural model with wooden and red elements, white paper figures, and shadows, representing a structure; architecture by MOXON Architects.
Architectural diagram showing different sections and functions like performance, gallery, marketplace, and sports, with architecture by MOXON Architects.
A colorful diagram showing building layout, zoning, and design concepts, with different sections and plans, architecture by MOXON Architects.
People gather under a decorated bridge with colorful lights, city skyline visible in the background, architecture by MOXON Architects.
Award
Cleveland Design Competition ·Third Place ·2012
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