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Hybrid Craft: 5 Pedestrian Bridges Reimagining Natural Materials across Asia
Boat crossing Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront by LUO studio. Image © Weiqi Jin
Transcending their role as mere infrastructure, bridges have long served as powerful architectural statements. This expressive potential is now being explored with renewed vigor across South-East Asia, where a growing number of architects are re-evaluating traditional materials. By championing wood and bamboo, these designers are creating distinctive structures that integrate local craftsmanship with contemporary needs, resulting in landmarks that are both functional and deeply rooted in their landscape.
