Located in the Jiaozi financial center in Chengdu, the Jiaozi Pedestrian Bridge is a mixed-use intervention that connects the banks of the Jinjiang River and the two sections of a 2.5 km linear park. With 498 meters in length, the bridge was designed as a "floating park," reconciling pedestrian circulation, permanence areas, and landscape integration.
The main structure is composed of nine circular concrete and steel platforms, inspired by lotus leaves, with varied spans between 300 and 1,600 m². The openings between elements allow passage of light, wind, and views, minimizing shading over the riverbed. Circulation is distributed across three levels: upper (crossing), intermediate (street level), and lower (bike path and riverside park), connected by ramps and stairs.
The bridge integrates structured vegetation with 46 native medium-sized species, positioned according to the forces in the cantilever slabs. The colored expanded clay flooring contributes to durability and thermal expansion of the steel structure. Elements such as water mirrors, mist curtains, and light devices expand the project's sensory character.
The Jiaozi Pedestrian Bridge exemplifies a contemporary approach to urban infrastructure, where structural engineering, mobility, landscaping, and public use converge into an efficient, resilient, and symbolic system for the city.