7/2/2023 0 Comments Building a bridge 2021![]() ![]() Directly above the water both the truss and walkway are modified inviting users to engage with the water below. The bridge and program are extended into the landscape creating two unique pavilions on each embankment. Building Bridges and Intercultural Dialogue seminar: Bridge building igniting youth action for unity in diversity. The truss frames the distant peak as the heavy timber walkway rises to the west. The structure is oriented towards Long’s Peak. ![]() The weathering steel and heavy timber structure draws inspiration from the surrounding landscape and references the town’s agrarian roots and historical connection to the great western railway while also offering a modern and streamlined interpretation that encourages the evolution of Severance’s growing infrastructure. Faculty, students, and community partners worked from August 2020 through June of 2021 to design and complete the 130-foot-long pedestrian bridge connecting the Great Western Trail across an irrigation canal in Severance’s new community park. Named after the book by Father James Martin, Building a Bridge follows a priest on his journey to make the Catholic Church more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community, despite loud opposition from both inside and outside the Church. Building Bridges promotes an inclusive and systemic vision of a sustainable society that equally addresses social, economic and environmental issues. ![]() Their first documentary, Circle of Poison, premiered at DOC NYC. The Severance Community Park pedestrian bridge is the first build completed for the Town of Severance, CO by Colorado Building Workshop. Building a Bridge is the second documentary Mascagni and Post have co-directed. You build bridges together, which is why everyone can use our expertise and our bio-composite Duplicor. ![]()
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