An original art project is planned for the Moscow-City International Business Center. This pedestrian bridge will connect the business complex with the nearby MCD and MCC stations.
In addition to the impressive skyscrapers, an unusual structure will be built near Moscow City: an ultra-modern pedestrian bridge. Construction is scheduled for completion by 2024. The design was proposed by renowned Moscow architect S. Kuznetsov and his colleague D. Sukhov.
What is the new crossing?
Anyone in the central part of the capital will be able to stroll across the bridge, which forms a series of mirrored spheres. The structure will be painted a striking amaranth-purple color. Its dimensions are:
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length – 95 m;
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width – 7 m;
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diameter of balls – 13-16 m.
The bridge serves as a link between the public area of the neighboring transport hub in the area of Testovskaya Street and the IQ-Quarter multifunctional complex .
Project developer S. Kuznetsov clarifies: "The Moscow City center cannot be called uniform. It contains both harmonious and less successful elements. Our goal is to create not a typical overpass, but an interesting and convenient structure capable of adding a striking accent."
The architect of the idea calls the new bridge yet another art object in the capital's central area. Each spherical section will feature a rounded window, offering beautiful views. From here, visitors will be able to see the IQ skyscrapers, the Taras Shevchenko Embankment, and other impressive landmarks. A public space will be located near the crossing, housed in a two-story building with a glass facade. The first floor will house a café and utility rooms, while the second floor will house retail space.
How will the work be carried out?
The lower section of the bridge will be located above Testovskaya Street at a height of five meters. A framework for cladding the spherical sections will be attached to the bridge's beam-shaped superstructure. S. Kuznetsov explained that the shell of the unusual spherical elements is designed to be self-supporting. This eliminates the need for standard steel components.
The bright, sparkling balls will be made from a high-strength aluminum alloy. The surface will be coated with a special polymer powder coating.
The structure is heated. Using this unique bridge, pedestrians will be able to travel directly from the Moscow Central Diameters (MCD) and Moscow Central Circle (MCC) stations to the business center, as well as travel in the opposite direction, without going outside.
