KILD Wins Competition for Kaunas Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge in Lithuania

KILD has been announced as the first place winner for a design competition in Kaunas, Lithuania’s second largest city. The competition sought for innovative and eco-friendly proposals for a pedestrian and cycle bridge that would connect the downtown area to Science Island.

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Courtesy of Davit Tsanava

The firm’s proposal considered an environmentally-friendly approach when designing the bridges to connect the two riverbanks. The first bridge, called the Nemunas Bridge, was designed to blend in with the city’s silhouette and offer 360-degree views of the skyline. The southern end of the bridge connects to a new plaza and features a panoramic view of the historic area of the city. The northern end provides extended seating towards the Science Museum and faces a newly developed area. 

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Courtesy of Davit Tsanava

The second bridge is located on the axis of the intersection of the Fire Station. The bridge has a minimal footprint and expands towards the city center creating a wide entrance with bus stops and an underground passageway.

  • Architects

    KILD
  • Location

    Nemunas island, Kaunas 44301, Lithuania
  • Design Team

    Dominykas Daunys, Petras Išora, Ivane Ksnelashvili
  • Project Year

    2018
  • Photographs

    Courtesy of Davit Tsanava, Courtesy of KILD

News via: KILD

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Cite: Kaley Overstreet. "KILD Wins Competition for Kaunas Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge in Lithuania " 17 Aug 2018. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/900048/kild-wins-competition-for-kaunas-pedestrian-and-cyclist-bridge-in-lithuania> ISSN 0719-8884

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