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Drift, a Texas-based pedestrian bridge, features a steel skeleton completely sheathed inside and out in reddish-gold Spanish cedar.<\/span> Photo courtesy Fort Worth Public Art<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Artist Volkan Alkanoglu designed a timber-and-steel pedestrian bridge Drift <\/em>using methods similar to shipbuilding to span the culvert along Westcreek Drive in Fort Worth, Texas.<\/p>\n

The bridge will enhance pedestrian connectivity from the new Westcreek Drive walking path to the Trinity Trails via Kellis Park, Foster Park, and Overton Park.<\/p>\n

The Americans with Disabilities Act <\/em>(ADA<\/em>)-compliant bridge features a steel skeleton completely sheathed inside and out in reddish-gold Spanish cedar. There are slight gaps between cedar boards to allow for expansion and contraction, but they are narrow for the steel understructure to remain invisible.<\/p>\n

The bridge is inspired by natural formations in and along the creek, as well as the mid-century architecture of the neighborhood. At 17.7 m (58 ft) long and 3.7 m (12 ft) wide, the bridge transforms from a smooth geometric form to an organic shape, widening in the center to offer seating for the public to briefly rest and enjoy the view.<\/p>\n

The Spanish cedar will be sanded to a smooth satin texture and treated with an oil finish. The bridge floor includes features to improve traction when wet and deter skateboarders.<\/p>\n

The bridge was fabricated by Ignition Arts in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is the third project collaboration between Alkanoglu and Ignition Arts.<\/p>\n

Upon completion of fabrication, Ignition Arts transported the artwork to Fort Worth. The project was installed on June 22 and is expected to be dedicated in late summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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