Bridging the Distance Indoors
A bridge is normally considered as something that traverses a river, a
road, or some other boundary. In the realm of residential architecture
it might carry over a pond, ravine, or some other part of the landscape
in order to reach the house.
But it can also be something inside. This ideabook presents some
bridges that traverse spaces indoors, linking different parts of a house
in striking ways.
This bridge with handrails that appear to float in mid-air straddles a tall living space and connects the first and second floors. You ascend the stair in the foreground, cross the bridge, and ascend again in the opposite direction from whence you came.
Here is another glass-floor bridge, though the more robust guardrails give a stronger sense of safety while crossing it. Unique here is how the roof pops up to allow for passage across the space. The architects take advantage of this with windows on both sides and a skylight bringing plenty of light into the space.
Another view of the bridge shows how it is placed above casework separating the living and dining areas. In this regard the glass floor helps to bring light to these spaces.
Airy interior bridges and walkways take getting around the house to a new level. View more photos of this house here.
This bridge with handrails that appear to float in mid-air straddles a tall living space and connects the first and second floors. You ascend the stair in the foreground, cross the bridge, and ascend again in the opposite direction from whence you came.
Here is another glass-floor bridge, though the more robust guardrails give a stronger sense of safety while crossing it. Unique here is how the roof pops up to allow for passage across the space. The architects take advantage of this with windows on both sides and a skylight bringing plenty of light into the space.
Another view of the bridge shows how it is placed above casework separating the living and dining areas. In this regard the glass floor helps to bring light to these spaces.
Airy interior bridges and walkways take getting around the house to a new level. View more photos of this house here.
