marks barfield architects - more than meets the eye
Wood Wharf Bridge
Designed for a shortlisted competition, the proposal was a simple elegant retractable pedestrian bridge distinguished by its 6 folding ‘fingers’. The fingers retract in a predefined sequence using articulated rams that result in a surprising visual spectacle – a piece of theatre. The bridge in its raised position also acts as a natural barrier to foot traffic on one side and signals that the bridge is open from distance