[Millau Viaduct] is a particularly fine example of the arts of architecture and engineering working seamlessly together, and of how a hugely strong structure can appear to be lightweight. This motorway bridge, whatever you think of motorways, has been welcomed by local people. Millau can now happily turn its back on levels of traffic brought by the motorway generation, while, for a minute at a time, motorists will be transfigured by one of the great works of art of our time.
[The Helix Bridge] sought a delicate, lightweight contrast to the vehicular bridge, the concept evolved of a double helix structure. This form enabled the canopy, required by the brief, to be integrated as segmented panels of glass and perforated steel, unlike other bridge structures. The structural typology also proved highly effective in working to a curvilinear plan, and in generating an intriguing sense of movement flow along the journey. The plan concept was to curve the bridge away from an adjoining linear vehicular bridge, such that it touched at a point for pedestrian interconnection, yet descended in each direction to fluidly continue along existing promenades at each end. The double helix structure was conceived as both a highly efficient and exciting form that integrated with the curvilinear plan. It forms a dynamic spatial experience as well as, unlike other bridge structures, enables the canopy to be integrated into the segments between the helix tubes and their interconnecting ties.
Mixing architecture, engineering, product design and interaction, it expects fluency in computational methodologies from future designers, including abilities to use performance criteria to guide form, employ computation in fabrication and use sophisticated data management. The program acknowledges limitations of school environments and stages close collaborations with innovative designers, engineers, scientists and manufacturers.
Millau Viaduct
http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2004/nov/16/architecture.france
Helix Bridge by Cox Architecture
http://www.archdaily.com/185400/helix-bridge-cox-architecture-with-architects-61/
Frontier land: the future of architectural education by Stanislav Roudavski
http://architectureau.com/articles/frontier-learning/
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