French architecture studio bureau faceB is developing an unusual new bridge on Paris’ Seine River—one that is designed to be intentionally unstable.
Constructed from steel cables, the “Water At-traction” presents the pedestrian with two ways of crossing the river—a typical bridge with a concrete mesh bottom and a series of perilously narrow, wobbly paths.
The bridge’s makers intend for the pedestrian to “flirt” with the Seine by getting closer to the water—you can even sit down on the bridge and have lunch.
At first I thought it was a giant hammock, which despite obvious safety concerns I have to admit I want to try. Still, a beautiful and solid-looking bridge, and especially clever how it doubles as a bench.
This truly shows we all want to be playful and test our abilities! But what of the liability of human manatees falling from the nets and being caught up in propellers, and how does the net address those with mobility challenges? Shouldn’t they have the chance to fall into the Seine as well?
Like a wider Lynn Canyon or Capilano suspension bridge….