Rustic Suspension Footbridge
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A treacherous path through a strewn-boulder zone connects a camp to its lakeside sun and swim place.
Suspension Footbridge With Thoughtful Design
Idea: How about a suspension footbridge to bypass?
The collaborative effort, led by Todd Richardson and including engineer Albert Putnam, was guided by many decisions. A deliberate amount of ‘sway’ was built in to maintain a sense of passage.
Hemp rope proved to be the most stable after re-stretching. Bark-on white cedar posts were hollowed out to conceal steel posts and structure.
The Results
The bridge now avoids disturbing the delicate forest floor below.
