Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront
LUO studio
Side view of the bridge
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Jin Weiqi
Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront
LUO studio
Rowing fisherman
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Jin Weiqi
Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront
LUO studio
Fishing boat under the bridge
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Jin Weiqi
Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront
LUO studio
Viewing waterfront street under the bridge
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Jin Weiqi
Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront
LUO studio
Entrance details
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Jin Weiqi
Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront
LUO studio
View of the east platform from the middle area
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Jin Weiqi
Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront
LUO studio
Steps leading to the east platform
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Jin Weiqi
Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront
LUO studio
Model
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Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront
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Pedestrian on the bridge corridor
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Jin Weiqi
Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront
LUO studio
Pedestrian walking on the central area of the bridge corridor
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Jin Weiqi
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Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront
LUO studio
Steps leading to the east platform
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Jin Weiqi
Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront
LUO studio
Middle and upper area of the corridor space
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Jin Weiqi
Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront
LUO studio
Illuminated night view
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Jin Weiqi
Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront
LUO studio
West entrance at dusk
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Jin Weiqi
Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront
LUO studio
Reflection of the illuminated bridge
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Jin Weiqi
New River Train Observation Tower
Virginia Tech
The custom, exterior-exposed, hardwood cross-laminated timber was developed by Virginia Tech researchers from locally-sourced, low-grade Yellow Poplar.
Photo credit:
Kay Edge and Edward Becker
New River Train Observation Tower
Virginia Tech
The New River Train Observation tower provides public access to views over the New River railroad bridge in rural Virginia.
Photo credit:
Kay Edge and Edward Becker
New River Train Observation Tower
Virginia Tech
The high-strength hardwood CLT panels cantilever 12 feet with a 3" thickness to provide rain and snow cover to the viewing platform.
Photo credit:
Kay Edge and Edward Becker
New River Train Observation Tower
Virginia Tech
Two modular viewing platforms are bisected by a public walkway. The modules were prefabricated off site and lifted into place by crane.
Photo credit:
Kay Edge and Edward Becker
New River Train Observation Tower
Virginia Tech
The hardwood CLT panels are coated in a natural pine tar and linseed oil mixture to prevent moisture and UV damage to the structure.
Photo credit:
Kay Edge and Edward Becker
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