Fareja桥步行与自行车通道丨葡萄牙丨Rómulo Neto Arquitetos

当地政府委托Romulo Neto Arquitetos设计一座新的步行与自行车通道，以连接瓦戈斯（Vagos）和索萨（Sousa）两岸。原有的Fareja桥建于1855年6月27日，并于1978年关闭，如今已成废墟。由于这座旧桥承载着重要的历史记忆，设计团队需在保留遗址的同时，为场地打造一座独立且可持续使用的“博物馆桥”，使其既能提升现有桥梁遗址的价值，又能在未来仍具备独立的功能性。

The local government challenged us to design a new pedestrian and cycling crossing between the banks of Vagos and Sousa. The old bridge, built on June 27, 1855, and closed in 1978, is currently in ruins and should be preserved as an integral part of the landscape and the historical memory of the site. However, being aware that the ruins may eventually disappear over time, the main challenge was to design a “museum bridge” that would enhance the existing structure, while simultaneously having its own identity and being capable of enduring and functioning autonomously in the future.

▼项目概览，overall of the project© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼场地鸟瞰，aerial view of the site© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼顶视图，top view© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼水中倒影，reflection in the water© Ivo Tavares Studio

在对场地条件进行深入分析和研究后，设计团队确定采用曲线与反曲线结合的通道形式。这一方案不仅确保行人和骑行者在穿越桥梁时能够持续欣赏到废墟的景观，还能从桥下近距离感受遗址的独特魅力，使整座桥成为一座“博物馆桥”，为人们提供沉浸式的历史体验。

▼设计概念，design concept©Rómulo Neto Arquitetos

After analyzing and studying the possible solutions for the location, we identified that a crossing with a curve and counter-curve would be the ideal option, as it would allow continuous visual interaction with the ruin along the route. The new bridge was conceived as a true “museum bridge,” providing a unique experience: the view of the ruin is permanent while it still exists, and it can be appreciated both during the crossing and directly below the new structure.

▼远景，viewing the bridge at distance© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼外观概览，overall of the bridge© Ivo Tavares Studio

设计遵循简洁的理念，选用了与周围环境相协调的材料，如耐候钢和木材，以色彩与质感融入自然景观。桥梁的流线型造型最大限度减少了对周围环境的视觉冲击，确保新桥即使在未来废墟不复存在，仍能与自然环境和谐共存。

▼草图，sketches©Rómulo Neto Arquitetos

We chose a clean design approach, using materials with colors and textures that complement the surrounding environment, such as corten steel and wood. The organic nature of the shape was a key element in minimizing the visual impact of the structure on the landscape, ensuring that the new bridge harmoniously integrates into the natural environment, even in the future absence of the ruin.

▼项目选用了与周围环境相协调的材料，the project using materials with colors and textures that complement the surrounding environment© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼设计遵循简洁的理念，clean design approach © Ivo Tavares Studio

▼桥身底部特写，closer view of the bottom of the bridge© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼桥身由耐候钢制成，the bridge made of corten steel© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼木材结构，timber structure© Ivo Tavares Studio

由于项目预算不得超过18万欧元（不含增值税），设计团队在功能性与经济性之间寻求平衡。他们优化了施工方法，将桥梁划分为五个部分，每个部分长度不超过14米，以避免特殊运输需求，从而降低物流成本，并提高现场安装的效率。同时，桥面的最小宽度设定为2.5米，以满足步行与骑行需求，使桥梁具备良好的通行性和舒适度。▼桥梁被划分为5个部分，the bridge was design in five parts©Rómulo Neto Arquitetos

Given that the project’s budget could not exceed €180,000 + VAT, we had to find solutions that were both functional and economical. Thus, the construction method was designed to optimize resources: the bridge was designed in five parts, with each segment not exceeding 14 meters in length. This approach eliminated the need for special transportation, reduced logistical costs, and allowed for an agile and efficient assembly on-site. Furthermore, the scale was carefully adjusted to the program, ensuring a minimum width of 2.50 meters to accommodate both the cycling track and pedestrian traffic.

▼桥梁，the bridge© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼半鸟瞰，half- aerial view© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼近景，closer view© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼桥梁底部与侧部，bottom and profile of the bridge© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼桥梁与周边环境，the bridge and surrounding environment© Ivo Tavares Studio

在桥梁坡道的衔接处，设计团队设置了带有平缓平台的休憩区，并配备长椅，为行人和骑行者提供休息场所。这些区域不仅是便捷的停留点，也可作为垂钓区或观景平台，使桥梁不仅仅是一条交通通道，更成为一个社交与沉思的空间。

At the transitions of the bridge ramps, leisure spaces with flat areas were created, where benches were installed. These spaces provide resting points, fishing spots, and the opportunity to enjoy the view, making the crossing not only functional but also a place for socializing and contemplation.

▼行人与桥梁，the bridge and pedestrian© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼骑行者，cyclist© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼由栏杆看周围环境，viewing surrounding environment from the handrail© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼人与桥的互动，interaction between the bridge and people© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼长椅，bench© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼入口，entrance© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼入口介绍牌，information board at the entrance© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼与桥梁结合的垃圾桶，trash bin integrated with bridge© Ivo Tavares Studio

新桥的体量与周边景观和谐相融，其造型灵感来源于海洋的波动与曲线，确保它在视觉上与现有废墟形成对话。然而，设计团队的目标是打造一座独立且可持续的桥梁，即使未来遗址不复存在，它仍然能作为一座功能性与设计感兼具的建筑，为城市留下经久不衰的价值。

The volume of the bridge appears subtly, without interfering with the surrounding landscape. The structure’s placement evokes the undulations and curves characteristic of the marine environment, strategically positioning itself to visually integrate with the existing ruin. However, the new bridge was designed to be independent, ensuring that its relevance and functionality remain intact even in the future absence of the ruin, perpetuating its value as an element of connection, experience, and design.

▼鸟瞰，aerial view© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼远景，distant view© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼施工过程，construction process© Ivo Tavares Studio

▼场地平面图，site plan©Rómulo Neto Arquitetos

▼平面图，plan©Rómulo Neto Arquitetos

▼剖面图，sections©Rómulo Neto Arquitetos

▼分析图，analysis diagram©Rómulo Neto Arquitetos

▼细部详图，construction details©Rómulo Neto Arquitetos

▼垃圾桶部分详图，construction details of the trash bin©Rómulo Neto Arquitetos

Project name: TRAVESSIA CICLÁVEL E PEDONAL SOBRE A PONTE DE FAREJA- REQUALIFICAÇÃO DA ANTIGA PONTE DE FAREJA

PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLING CROSSING OVER THE FAREJA BRIDGE – REQUALIFICATION OF THE OLD FAREJA BRIDGE

Architecture Office: Rómulo Neto Arquitetos

Main Architect: Rómulo de Almeida Neto

Collaboration: Liliana Dias

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Location: Vagos, Aveiro, Portugal

Year of conclusion : 2024

Total area: 375.00M2

Builder: MWT Metalworking Technologies

Engineering: Eng. Pedro Grave

Architectural photographer: Ivo Tavares Studio

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