In view of the exceptional panorama of the area of Meshkin Shahr in Iran, the initial reaction to the competition brief was to avoid any vertical disruptions in the canyon in favor of a bridge literally suspended over the valley. The structural solution adopted (by combining the structural principles of an arched bridge with those of a suspension bridge) has allowed for the creation of a double-decker bridge, whereby, in addition to the main deck (the arch deck) used for circulation, a lower deck (accessible through symmetrical stairs suspended from the main deck) acts as a sort of belvedere, a suspended linear plaza equipped with benches, sitting areas and chess/backgammon Read More