Urban Bridge-Space

In the Iong history of 'bridge-space' artistry our predecessors have createdvarious kinds of 'bridge space' environments with their collective wisdom,although, many people nowdays are criticizing waterbridges, viaducts, fly-overs.strect bridges, etc, abundant in urban construction. for their influences on theurban ecological environment. many outstanding architects, engineers have beendesigning solid, economical and elegant 'bridge-space' constructions, which arequite in harmony with the outside surroundings. to foIlow the trend of the currentera. Against the above-mentioned background. it is quite necessary to have anoverall assessment and study on 'bridge-space' construction, to summarizetechnical and artistic achievements in the area, to study characteristics andhistories of different 'bridge-spaces' in different areas and different nations. and toprobe into the future direction for the 'bridge-space' construction.As an organism of urban spacial environment. urban 'bridge-space' isexisting its influences in the construction of urban space, in ecologicalenvironment, in urban traffic. etc. This essay starts firstly with analyzing thebackground of this study. introduces the content, objectives, significance andimPOrtance of this study and illustrates the study method, It then gives a cleardefinition to 'bridge-space' and discusses it's styles and functions in urban space.ChapterIlI reviews the ancient and modern bridges and construction history of'bridge-space' both home and abroad. As we knoW only with knowledge of itshistory and current conditions can tve have a deePer understanding of the'bridge-space'. In order to reveal the relationship between bridge-space and urbanimage, urban space. urban architCcture, etc. This essay studies some elementsaffeGting this bridge model, esPecially in the view of environmental conditions,urban images functions, matCrials. tCchniques. etc. so as to set the foundaion fOrconstructing 'bridgespace'. The imPOrtaflt part of this essay is the study of urban'bridge-space' by using the modem urban designing theories, and the vieWPointsof ecological environment and sustained development. and a thorough and overalstudy according tO differeflt imPOrt8nt points along with some excelleni examples.In the end of this essay, the future developing directions of 'bridge-space'construction is mentioned, fOrecasting the future deveIopment of the urban'bridge-space'.The whoIe essay in the following logic order f historicaI developing discourse,theoretical discussion and practical examples. In the wting course, not on]y do lillustrate the mcthod of theoreticl discussion, but also emphasize on theimportance of examples.HoPefully, it can be as referrence to some eXtent, for the desi8in and constructionof the growing 'bridge-space', so as to enhance its directive functions in reality.