Cooper River Bridge- Charleston, South Carolina:
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 Plan of Bridge
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The main goal of the architectural design is to create a timeless
landmark that will praise and pay homage to the Historic City of Charleston and Mount Pleasant. |
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From both the drivers' and pedestrians' perspectives, the new bridge
will evoke a sail motif over the river to compliment the nearby harbor and Waterfront Park. The slender
concrete proportions of the single tower scheme reflect the elegance of the City of Charleston. Like
the mast of a ship, these proportions were derived through tapering the tower from the base to the top
consistently. In addition, the towers are sculpted to appear as refined monuments, seemingly cut
from a single block of stone. |
| Accentuating these towers are light planes, positioned at
the apex to reinforce the tower's diamond shape. These lights will reinforce the bridge axis, as well as
enhancing the view of the cables at night. A gem, providing cadence to the tower top, will appear in the day
as a shining glass scrim. At night the gem can be lit to represent celebratory events in the region. This
lighting feature will become an icon for the bridge and will complete the landmark design as it is viewed
from the city. |
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