Outcomes

The World Bridge embodies the belief that innovation is fueled by random social interactions, aiming to connect researchers and thinkers globally to foster unprecedented levels of collaboration and innovation. By incorporating portal screens that facilitate live interactions among four technology parks around the world, the bridge acts as a physical and digital meeting place, enhancing social connections and blending skylines to make the world feel closer and more connected. This transformative bridge within a technology research center in Hefei, China, not only serves as a conduit for innovation but also as a beacon of global unity and collaboration, showcasing the potential of shared knowledge and cultural exchange.

Project Name

Competition Entry

Product / urban design

Project Type

Year

Client

2018

World Bridge

Concept

Competition Entry: A Bridge connecting two parts of a technology research center in Hefei, China.

Innovation happens when scientists and researchers have random social interactions. The pathway increases these random interactions by allowing interaction with other researchers in four technology parks around the world. From a distance, one can see the skylines of these four technology parks blending with the skyline of Hefei. Everyone will benefit if different parts of the world communicate with each other. World Bridge helps make the world a smaller place.