The "Moiré effect" refers to a visual phenomenon resulting from the interference of patterns, such as when grids with varying textures or orientations overlap.

Moiré

TYPE Mobility, Infrastructure
STATUS Competition
LOCATION Vierschach, Italy
YEAR 2013
CLIENT 3 Zinnen AG


DESIGN TEAM Marco Becucci, Eva Castro, Ulla Hell, Holger Kehne, Peter Pichler, Chuan Wang

Plasma Studio's competition proposal entails the construction of a pedestrian bridge linking the Vierschach train station to the service building for the Helm lifts. The bridge's unique design features a kinked route perpendicular to the train stop, transitioning parallel to the existing service building after a bend. Additional entry points are incorporated to enhance accessibility to the surrounding parking lot, rendering the bridge highly permeable and adaptable.

This proposal aims to serve as a symbolic gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Dolomites, emphasizing the lifts' significance, while harmonizing with the valley landscape. Unlike the competition specifications, a roofed structure is avoided in favor of an open, minimalist design, inspired by the lightweight rope bridge tradition of the Dolomites.

The materialization draws inspiration from the "Moiré effect," employing overlapping layers of steel nets with varying inclinations and mesh densities for the railing. This design evokes the distinctive landscape of the Dolomites, where mountain profiles blend seamlessly with the background, creating a sense of lightness and integration without imposing a bold or massive presence.