FUNCTION AND FEATURES
The upper direct route provides a fast barrier-free circulation for pedestrians and cyclists between the opposed districts of the river. The route is zoned by a half-sided roof creating a comfortable partly enclosed area which guides views down the river and filters the downtown perception in direction north. The area below the roof is intended for slow activities with seating areas surrounded by potted plants which could be implemented and rearranged seasonally.
The second route creates a landscape which is winding around the direct route on different levels – down towards the surface of the water and up again – creating a high variety of viewpoints to witness the river as well as the surrounding city. It draws the walker’s attention to the current place and time moment – “being here, now” and refers by this gesture to the tradition of Zig Zag bridges mainly known from Asian gardens. Main feature is the south-facing seating landscape close to water level. It offers a pleasant place to gather and relax.
Both routes are connected via shortcuts so that people have multiple options of passing the bridge with ample opportunity to rest and gaze over the city- and riverscape.
The high variety of routes entailing parts with inclinations make the INFINTE LOOP also interesting as sports ground e.g. as running track with a degree of difficulty having stairs, slopes and horizontal passages for a well-balanced training.

URBAN SITUATION
The road and pedestrian bridge is situated at one of the major cross-roads of the main road “Tian Fu Ave” and serves as an important connection to the planned urban centre of Tian Fu New City on the opposite side of the river. Based on its significant role in the traffic concept of the city the bridge is designed as point of reference.

FUNCTION AND FEATURES
Focal point of the design is to highlight and support bicycle traffic in the overall traffic concept of the city as well as a barrier-free circulation for pedestrians. Therefore, the bridge has an asymmetric, differentiated layout: On the northern side, the bridge is designed for car traffic whereas the southern side is reserved for cyclists and pedestrians. The path is lowered to enable less inclination and separation from street level.

A special feature of the bridge is the south-facing seating landscape close to water level connecting both sides of the park nearby. It offers a pleasant place to relax with unique views on the city.

The overall form of the bridge with its three main arcs in different height and size is reflecting the differentiated traffic flow and form the main load-bearing elements.

URBAN SITUATION
The road and pedestrian bridge is situated at one of the major cross-roads of the main road “Tian Fu Ave” and serves as an important connection to the planned urban centre of Tian Fu New City on the opposite side of the river. Based on its significant role in the traffic concept of the city the bridge is designed as point of reference.

FUNCTION AND FEATURES
Focal point of the design is to highlight and support bicycle traffic in the overall traffic concept of the city as well as a barrier-free circulation for pedestrians. Therefore, the bridge has an asymmetric, differentiated layout: On the northern side, the bridge is designed for car traffic whereas the southern side is reserved for cyclists and pedestrians. The path is lowered to enable less inclination and separation from street level.

A special feature of the bridge is the south-facing seating landscape close to water level connecting both sides of the park nearby. It offers a pleasant place to relax with unique views on the city.

The overall form of the bridge with its three main arcs in different height and size is reflecting the differentiated traffic flow and form the main load-bearing elements.