Architects Christ & Ganterbein, with headquarters in Basel, have designed the new Aare Bridge in Aarau, northern Switzerland. The new bridge replaces a concrete bridge from 1949 and forms an urban public space at the entrance to the historic old town. Drawing inspiration from the stone buildings of Aarau, the bridge features a seamless reinforced concrete design with geometry that minimises the use of concrete.
Existing promenades along the riverside are enhanced with trees, local vegetation, and views through large openings in the structure. Photo © Stefano Graziani. Christ & Ganterbein
