embedded deep into the cliff

 

amirhossein nourbakhsh envisions ‘valley residential bridge’ filling the gap among the rocky cliffs in british columbia, canada. in an attempt to build with the least damage to the surrounding nature, the architects formed the main spaces under the bridge, taking advantage of the available area in between the rocks.'valley residential bridge' fills the gap among cliffs in canada
all images courtesy of amirhossein nourbakhsh 

 

passage of the two sides 

 

amirhossein nourbakhsh divided the structure into three main segments according to the needs of the users. on the top level, the bridge takes shape as a flat rectangular surface that connects both sides. the second segment serves as a sportive space, located at a higher level right down of the bridge, where two triangular-shaped balconies hover above the canyon, providing sweeping views across the ocean. the third one functions as the residential space that spans till the water level, leaving out a small space letting boats pass under the building.

'valley residential bridge' fills the gap among cliffs in canada
experience living in the valley

'valley residential bridge' fills the gap among cliffs in canada
boats pass under the building

 

'valley residential bridge' fills the gap among cliffs in canada
‘valley residential bridge’ connects both sides of the site and the structure of the building originates from it

valley residential bridge 5
immersive views towards the sea

 

 

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glazed openings reflect the surroundings
glazed openings reflect the surroundings
the structure is embedded into the cliffs
the structure is embedded into the cliffs
the balcony suspends over the canyon
the balcony suspends over the canyon

project info:

 

name: valley residential bridge
architects: didformatstudio

main architect: amirhossein nourbakhsh

location: british columbia, canada
tools: autodesk 3ds max, corona renderer, adobe photoshop

 

 

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edited by: christina petridou | designboom