Heatherwick Studio-倫敦花園橋 Garden Bridge London
By 欣建築2020/04/23
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還記得欣建築曾在國際工程顧問公司Arup專欄中介紹過位於英國敦倫的其中一座橫跨泰唔士河的橋將成為一座「花園橋」嗎?其設計者便是被稱為是建築界鬼才的英國設計師湯瑪斯.海澤維克(Thomas Heatherwick)。在前二次介紹了這位設計師的作品南洋理工大學學習中心(Learning Hub)及倫敦的孟買藍寶石釀酒廠(Bombay Sapphire Distillery)後,這次再來看看這座不同於一般橋樑的花園橋。
倫敦花園橋長366米,共5,800平方公尺的橋身上種植大量樹木以及灌木、藤蔓植物和花卉等達2,500平方公尺的樹林。這橋將串連倫敦兩大文化區-柯芬園 (Covent Garden) 的劇院區及南岸 (South Bank),並使得人們可更容易地前往北岸市區內較少人到訪的地區,進而帶動該地區的發展,同時也為該地充滿多元且豐富的城市花園景觀增添了更誘人的綠色元素。有趣的是,除了由湯瑪斯帶領的設計團隊(Heatherwick Studio)外,花園橋的構想在1998年就由英國女演員喬安娜•拉姆利(Joanna Lumley)提出了,而現由湯瑪斯來加以完成。
設計團隊打算以忽寬忽窄的橋面來創造出如逛花園式的遊走效果,讓花園橋除了有運輸的功能外,也成為當地一處可觀賞泰晤河景色的橋上綠公園,讓通勤者在早晨的上班途中,就能經過如同飄浮在河上的花園之路。花園橋的長度大約為367公尺,最寬處約30公尺,此橋自河北岸聖殿地鐵站(Temple underground station)附近的阿倫德爾街(Arundel Street)延伸出來並在南岸落地,而花園橋目前預定的開放時間是從早上6點至午夜12點。
花園橋上的花園也將被設計成一連串有如四季變化下的不同樣貌空間,用來突顯這著名的泰唔士河及河岸地帶各時期所呈現出的不同特徵;而黃銅及鎳鑄結構所呈現出的美麗溫暖色彩也和泰晤士河兩岸的石頭與鋼建築顏色形成了一種對比。
如果對這位設計師的創意作品有興趣的人,應該也會知道湯瑪斯也有件類似的作品,那就是造型相當前衛的「紐約哈德森公園的55 號碼頭藝文公園」,將原本的舊碼頭改成兼具花園與公共表演的海上休閒空間。就因為如此極富創意的想法,讓湯瑪斯那屢屢不設限的設計框架總是與眾不同,無怪乎其作品話題性也總是充滿爭議。而預期在2018年完成的花園橋不但將成為當地的新建築地標,也將與紐約市的高線公園(High Line)或是巴黎的綠茵步道(Promenade plantée)相媲美。
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湯瑪斯.海澤維克是一名英國設計師,在過去20多年來完許多跨界的設計創作,以其精細度、創新和原創性著稱。工作室由170位卓越建築師、設計師、 以及制作人所組成的設計團隊緊密合作。湯瑪斯總能以非同尋常的思路挑戰原始設計程的每個細節,針對不同需求製作出最獨特的設計方案,並將藝術性的思維運用 到現代城市設計的需求之中。湯瑪斯曾獲大英帝國司令勛章(OBE),同時為英國皇室建築師協會榮譽會員、皇室院士,並於2004年成為業界最年輕的皇室設計師。
圖片說明:英國設計師Thomas Heatherwick
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Heatherwick Studio/Garden Bridge London
Following Transport for London’s (TfL) tender for proposals to improve pedestrian links across the river, Heatherwick Studio and actor and campaigner Joanna Lumley have developed an idea for a new pedestrian ‘Garden Bridge’ across the River Thames; a scheme to connect North and South London with a garden. As one of the greenest cities of its size in the world, this precious new piece of landscape will add to London’s rich and diverse horticultural heritage of heathlands, parks, squares, allotments and community gardens and support many indigenous river edge plant species.
The revival of the South Bank over the past two decades has created a vibrant and artistic district attracting large number of visitors to its art galleries, theatres, music halls, restaurants and outdoor entertainment. However, visits to Temple and the north bank area east of Somerset House and Waterloo Bridge are far less frequent. The bridge will grow and nourish the connection between these distinct areas whilst providing new walking routes to and from Covent Garden and Soho.
With a structure that widens and narrows across its span, the elevated garden will not only be a safe and easy way for London’s many commuters and visitors to cross the river, it will also make places along its length for pedestrians to stop and better enjoy the remarkable river setting and unparalleled views of the city. The addition of careful planting with variety in scale, openness and intimacy will create a new kind of public space in the city.
Heatherwick Studio is currently working closely with Transport for London and world-renowned engineering consultant Arup to develop the scheme.
On November 1st 2013 The Garden Bridge Trust, a UK registered charity dedicated to driving forward the creation of the Bridge, was launched with Lord Mervyn Davies as its chairman. A public consultation led by The Garden Bridge Trust and supported by TfL closed on December 20th 2013. Over eighty seven per cent of consultation respondents were supportive of the scheme.
The Garden Bridge project began as a simple idea – a beautiful new garden floating above the River Thames. Imagine crossing the river surrounded by wildlife. Imagine gazing out at the city with your view framed by greenery. Imagine a morning commute through a peaceful garden. The Garden Bridge Trust has a mission to turn this idea into a reality.
What is the Garden Bridge?
The Garden Bridge is a new 366m-long footbridge that will stretch across the River Thames, from the top of Temple underground station on the Northbank to the South Bank. The bridge will hold an expansive garden. Footpaths will weave through the garden, creating a new pedestrian route which will be free and open to all between the hours of 6am–midnight.
The garden will be an enchanted space in the middle of the busy city. It will feature an abundance of plants, trees and shrubs indigenous to the UK, Northern Europe and other parts of the world. These have all been chosen for their biodiversity, bringing wildlife and horticulture to the heart of London. The planting has been carefully designed to ensure that it will frame and enhance views of the iconic landmarks of London.
The garden consists of several sequential spaces, designed to reflect a number of different characteristics of the rich cultural heritage of the capital’s river and both river banks, so that a pedestrian crossing the bridge will walk through an ever-changing seasonal landscape.
The south end will have a more relaxed aesthetic, featuring plants reflecting South Bank’s marshland history such as willow, birch, alder, geranium, violet and primrose.
At the north end, planting will be inspired by Temple Gardens’ history of ornamental gardening, featuring wisteria, magnolia, roses, alliums, irises and summer snowflakes.
Holding the garden will be a beautifully engineered copper-nickel structure. Its warm colour will provide a contrasting finish to the stone and steel structures that characterise the architecture on both sides of the river.
The bridge has been designed to offer pedestrians a series of unique spaces throughout the garden, providing a sense of intimacy on your journey across the River Thames. There are opportunities to stop and look, to explore and meander through the gardens, or walk directly across as part of a wider journey.
The Garden Bridge will be created for the enjoyment of people for generations to come. This new landmark will showcase the best of British design and will be used by all, becoming a cherished part of London’s landscape.
Thomas Heatherwick Bridge designer
Thomas Heatherwick is an acclaimed designer and founder of Heatherwick Studio. Notable projects include the 2012 Olympic Cauldron, the New Bus for London and the award-winning UK Pavilion for the Shanghai World Expo 2010.
Heatherwick is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects (Hon FRIBA), a Royal Designer for Industry (RDI) and a Senior Research Fellow at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Dan Pearson Garden designer
Dan Pearson is an award-winning landscape designer and a pioneer of contemporary naturalistic perennial planting in the UK. Notable projects include the Tokachi Millennium Forest and Maggie’s Cancer Centre London.
Pearson trained at the Royal Horticultural Society, Wisley and the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew.
Dan is an Honorary Fellow RIBA and a Royal Designer for Industry (RDI).
Arup Bridge engineer and lead consultant
Arup is one of the world’s best-known names in engineering, with a reputation for visionary solutions, independence and quality. Founded in London in 1946 and with a global workforce exceeding 12,000, Arup is known for its deep technical knowledge and a commitment to integrated design.
Arup has worked on a number of iconic bridges, buildings and landmarks in London including the Millennium Bridge, the renewed St Pancras and King's Cross stations and the London Aquatics Centre.
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