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Form and Function
Expression of Truth and Beauty
Statement: Form and function is a central theme of architecture. In this project we were to take the relationship between a form and a function and apply it to a bridge structure inspired by bridges around the world. The function of the bridge was inspired by the moveable mechanism of everyday objects. The purpose of incorporating the moveable mechanism to the bridge was to give the walkway of the structure the ability to open, allowing 30' wide x 40' object to pass through.
Span Prototypes
Images of Bridges
Simplified Diagrams
Forth Bridge, UK

Sydney Harbor Bridge, Australia



Howrah Bridge, West Bengal


Movement Analogies / Function
Images of Movement Analogies
Simplified Diagrams
Wine Opener


Mop


Stapler


Conceptual Combinations Table

Preliminary Designs

Closed

Open

Final Design
3-D Views of Entire Project




3-D Views of Moveable Mechanism






Function Animation

Transformation Process

Final Animation

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