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ARCHITECTURE H&H Design Concept Our design meets the City’s goals by transforming an elevated bridge into a linear park where people can either congregate or traverse. The architectural concept is fully integrated into a redundant spine and rib structural system utilizing standard FDOT beams and conventional construction techniques, thereby maintaining a structure of FDOT Category 1 classification. This integration not only achieves the City’s vision, but it streamlines the FDOT review process and certification, therefore reducing project risk. Another benefit of H&H’s integrated design is the delivery of architecture and structural design from a single South Florida office. The synergy of H&H team experts, who have collaborated in the past, will provide greater opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and improved design quality. This collaboration is demonstrated by the advanced development of Bridge Park concepts presented in this proposal. Pedestrian User Elements As part of the initial design development, the H&H team identified major driving elements to rationalize a successful design: • Visual Anchors - On either side of the pedestrian crossing are entrances to the overpass. Each entrance has a combined, yet distinguished, stair and elevator tower, allowing pedestrians to access the bridge level. These towers act as visual anchors for the fascia’s profile which is formed of undulating fins extended from the main structural spine. The spine is comprised of standard concrete box beams. • Visual Connection - The elevated amphitheater seating overhanging on the east of the bridge will be visually connected to the main crossing by introducing seating along the bridge. Seating areas will also allow a variety of views from the Bridge Park. • Harmony of Design - Once at bridge level, visitors are presented with a unique harmonious structural design and landscape architecture where exposed transverse concrete ribs extend out to support the foliage. • Maintainability - Glass balustrades will provide the required safety barrier. These glass balustrades will be coated with a hydrophilic film allowing water to shed resulting in less grime accumulation and thus less maintenance. Roadway User Elements • From the roadway, the aesthetic intent of the Bridge Park is to mimic the natural curves of the ocean waves adjacent to the site. This relationship between structure and nature will integrate the Bridge Park’s design within the community. The visual characteristics of the bridge will be harmonious with the adjacent structures. Pigmented off-white concrete with soft curves will be accentuated throughout the design. The glazing used for the balustrades along the edge of the overpass will be the same as the glazing used on the elevators and stairs ensuring that the materiality throughout the project is consistent. Glazing specifications will be chosen to control glare and reflections that could otherwise be a concern for drivers below. Glazing specifications will be chosen to control glare and reflections.