Architectural studio William Mattews Associates works with engineers Ney & Partners to name the new Tintagel Castle Footbridge as the winner of the Building Beauty Awards. The building rests between two cliffs and has a medieval design language.
Design writer Stephen Bayley speaks to the winning project, "How best to complement the dramatic context? The answer is not timidity but the kind of boldness that suits the rough and raw Atlantic coast of Cornwall. The designers, necessarily, have understood every inch of their canvas and from an intellectual response to the engineering requirements have generated something graceful, perfectly poised, restrained: nothing here is unnecessary but what is necessary has been finessed to the point of beauty."
Poised Medieval-Themed Buildings
William Matthews Associate Designs the Tintagel Castle Footbridge
Trend Themes
1. Medieval Architecture - The trend towards medieval design language could lead to opportunities for architects to incorporate historical elements into modern buildings.
2. Bold Structural Design - The trend towards bold design could lead to opportunities for engineers to create structures that complement natural surroundings and are aesthetically pleasing.
3. Building Beauty Awards - The establishment of awards recognizing beautiful buildings could incentivize architects and builders to create more visually stunning structures.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry could benefit from the trend towards incorporating historical elements into modern buildings, creating unique and aesthetically pleasing structures.
2. Engineering - The engineering industry could benefit from the trend towards creating bold and beautiful structures that complement natural surroundings.
3. Construction - The construction industry could benefit from the establishment of awards recognizing beautiful buildings, encouraging builders to prioritize aesthetics in their projects.