José María Sánchez García

NEW FOOTBRIDGE . MARIBOR

photos: gracias a José María Sánchez García

The three levels of the bridge are interconnceted by a stairwell
Los tres niveles del puente, servido por escaleras y ascensores,
and elevators, allowing to connect the level of the city.
pretende unir todos los niveles de la ciudad.
The three level gateway is the result of the pursuit of lightness,
Su configuración final será el resultado de la búsqueda de la
transparency, minimal visual impact and respect for the river and
búsqueda de la máxima ligereza y transparencia y respeto por el
its enviroment. The entire bridge has been develope with the least
río y su entorno y el mínimo impacto visual. La configuración del
possible material, establishing a more massive structural mesh at
puente busca el uso mínimo de los materiales, recurriendo a estructuras
the ends, but dissapearing in the middle. The maximum heigh of
robustas en los extremos que pretenden desaparecer en el centro.
the gateway is below the upper level of the brigde Glavni MOST.
La altura máxima del puente se sitúa por debajo de la del puente
Glavni MOST.

1 Level 1 (Lower Level)
This is a footbridge connecting the riverbanks of Lent and Sabor
(River Level). Pedestrian and cyclists can use it, connecting
the city at its lowest level with the river.

2 Level 2 (intermediate)
The middle level is a recreational gateway, a static gateway.

This level serves as a public square, as a lookout, an intermediate
space which is accessible from level 1 (river) and level 3 (city
centre).
We propose an intemediate level where different outdoor activities
can be developed, like fishing, flea markets, fairs, exhibitions...

3 Level 3 (Upper level)
This gateway connects the historic centre, north of the city,
to the south. The gateway is a pedestrian an bike path,
connecting the two parts of the city in the upper level.