Rustic Suspension Footbridge

A treacherous path through a strewn-boulder zone connects a camp to its lakeside sun and swim place.

Project Details

Location:

Maine

Structural Architects:

Builder:

Photography:

Todd Richardson and Winkelman

Recognition

Building Materials

Idea: how about a suspension footbridge to bypass?
The collaborative effort was led by Todd Richardson and included Albert Putnam (engineer). feel guided by many decisions (a deliberate amount of ‘sway’ was built, to keep a sense of the passage).
Hemp rope ended up being the most stable, re-stretch. bark-on white cedar posts were hollowed to conceal steel posts and structure.

The bridge now avoids disturbing the delicate forest floor below.