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Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Your bridge, what does it mean?
If you are an artist or architect in Singapore, pitching for a public work, above all you need to know what your design symbolizes. Not its associations, resonances, poetic implications, or references, but its one true symbolic meaning. Full stop.
Take for example the new pedestrian and road bridge meant to join the new attractions around Marina Bay, the "Singapore Eye", the new integrated resort, and etc. This bridge shares a double-helix design, courtesy of the partnership of Australian duo COX Group and Arup and local firm Architects 61. Said the Minister for National Development, upon announcing the bridge to Parliament:
Its unique double helix design, two spiralling steel forms meant to resemble a DNA structure, symbolises "life and continuity, renewal and growth".
The Minister's full statement is on the MND website.
The URA's presentation of the visuals can be downloaded here. And the URA has dedicated a full website to the bridge and the public art contest for young people which is associated with the bridge. More on that later.
See also press coverage in Today.Labels: Singapore
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