Moulins, France
Designed by Diego Romero and his team at DEMAIN architecture paysage, the rails promenade in Moulins establishes a pedestrian and bike connection between the Allier River’s two sides by highlighting a historical side of popular interest.
Diego Romero was recently awarded a 2020 European 40 Under 40 Award from The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum.
The Iron Bridge’s enhancement involves the creation of a promenade with several applications, portraying a new as well as fun experience of the river and the new facilities.
The project expresses the theatrical image of the National Center for the Theater Costume, reinforcing at the same time the city’s green heritage.
The layout is structured according to three sequences resulting from the environment characteristics facing the walk from one bank to another.
The steps of the garden observatory over the banks allows comfortable sitting while offering a view of the submersible gardens and meadows.
The balcony gazebo is an elevated observation deck projecting over the city.
A transparent back on the floor above the water reinforces its exceptional and playful character while a solarium allows for a sunny and friendly break.
The cloud tower allows the visitor to rise to the treetops’ level enjoying an immersive dive into the canopy.
The tower combines this emplacement with the misting system projecting the emails of a cloud of business.
MOU_ Iron Bridge Facilities
Project: MOU_ Iron Bridge Facilities
Architects: DEMAIN architecture paysage
Design Team: Diego Romero and Joachim Bakary
Representative: M. Thévenet
Consulting Architect and Engineers: P. Cevallos, E. Romero
Client: UNDP (ONU)
