Tensegrity Bridge System 

FACT  I 

The bridge will be attached to existing structures that were not conceived to receive the loads of this new element. 

Approach 

Distribute the loads to as many existing columns on both buildings so that the tributary loads on each particular member are diminished. 

Through the use of cables I created a system that will quickly attach to existing structural members, distribute the loads and give the ability to adjust the load applied to each member.    

This network defines the space and shape of the bridge. 

FACT  II 

Most likely two different buildings will not have the same exact characteristics in terms of floor to floor height. Furthermore I introduced a hypothetical scenario in which user will need to connect levels that don't share the same Floor. 

Approach 

I designed a system that allow for adjustment. Within this tensegrity structure tertiary members connect and adjust to secondary members that ultimately connect to the primary members. This means that the bridge is made up of subsystems that allow adjustment and reinforce the main system simultaneously.  

Since the main structure is made up of cables in tension, they can travel anywhere and even connect to different points and levels as well.