Under the Overpass: Ground Returned

A ground space beneath an elevated road transformed into a public area. Thick concrete bridge piers are arranged at regular intervals, with a continuous bridge deck above, making this a space that never receives direct sunlight and always has bridge noise. The design directly responds to these conditions: the spaces between the piers are planned as basketball courts, skate parks, and shaded seating areas—all uses that do not require sunlight. The ground is a durable colored pavement, with areas delineated by color. Vegetation consists of extremely shade-tolerant varieties, concentrated in areas with light at the edges. Lighting is comprehensive, illuminating the bridge soffit to prevent the space from appearing dark. Large murals adorn the pier surfaces. The perimeter connects to the street with transparent fencing. Avoid: planting sun-loving vegetation and lawns, making the space dark and derelict, using quiet-requiring functions, insufficient lighting leaving blind spots.

Translated from Chinese by AI.

一段高架道路下方被改造成公共空間的地面。粗大的混凝土橋墩以規律的間距排列,上方是連續的橋面板,因此這是一個永遠沒有直射陽光、永遠有橋面噪音的空間。設計正面回應這些條件:橋墩之間被規劃成籃球場、滑板場與遮蔭的座位區——都是不需要陽光的用途;地面是耐磨的彩色鋪面,以顏色劃分區域;植栽選用極耐陰的品種並集中在邊緣有光的地方;照明是完整的,把橋底板打亮讓空間不顯陰暗;橋墩表面有大型的壁畫。周邊以透空的圍籬與街道連接。避免:種植需要陽光的植栽與草皮、把空間畫成陰暗荒廢、使用需要安靜的用途、讓照明不足留下死角。