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RFQ No. 19-11-01 Professional Engineering and Architectural Services for Pedestrian Bridge with Park Elements Across A1A at 174th St. - CCNA. City of Sunny Isles Beach |10 Bridge Architecture and Aesthetics is used to invoke inspiration and capture the spirit of the project site that will leave pedestrians and motorists with an appreciation for the technology and elegance of this new crossing. It is essential that the bridge be designed in consideration of the varying perspectives and scale of the various users. Therefore, attention to detail is crucial for a bridge of this size and budget. Our team will evaluate the needs and wants from the area and all the various stakeholders on the project to create a successful and iconic structure. Vision Using the proposed vision from the City, our team has expanded it into a sophisticated and innovative design concept. We were inspired by the local architecture and landscape to create a curving bridge profile. This invokes the sinuous paths on the local beach and the waves from the Atlantic Ocean. Adding circular style amphitheater seating allows the users to enjoy the sunrises, and special events, in the Samson Oceanfront Park. Our team understands the need to have a park on the top level, therefore we incorporated the park within the structural deck of the bridge. Creating a tiered level system to house different depths of soil for different sizes of plants, allots a diverse array of possibilities in working with our Landscape Architect. On the main level where it is deepest, palm trees will serve as shading for the various people crossing the bridge. This level will also incorporate composite wood decking to resemble boardwalks and piers in the area, while lowering the temperature of the bridge’s surface. The park will have 8’ glass railings all along the bridge for safety and to help the bridge appear light and to showcase the beauty on of the deck. The bridge will be more than a crossing; through aesthetic considerations which reflect the surrounding environment, the bridge and park will be a destination for locals and visitors. Below the bridge deck, steel box girders will be used for their ease of installation, as well as for their elegance. We envision painting the structural steel a color that compliments the surrounding environment. Circulation Stairs and elevators will give access to all people including anyone with disabilities. Our bridge will meet or exceed all ADA requirements. Additionally we will design the elevators to allow paramedics to use stretchers in case of an emergency. The stairs and elevators will match the aesthetics of the bridge and complement the design through curvilinear elements and glass. Lighting At night, lighting plays an integral part of the iconic look of any bridge. We propose to keep fixture quantities to a minimum and locate lights in positions that are protected and easily accessible for maintenance. The bridge’s aesthetic features will be accentuated giving the bridge a DPROJECT UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH