WIND AND RAIN BRIDGE

NOT ONLY DOES THIS BRIDGE CRAFTED BY DONN HOLOHAN AND STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG HELP TO LINK THE ONCE DISCONNECTED TRANSPORTATION ROUTE OF A VILLAGE, BUT IT ALSO BRINGS ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS AND INTERACTIONS BETWEEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Apart from its appearance that is somewhat too unique to be categorized as a normal wooden bridge, Wind and Rain Bridge attracts the attention of those who see it for its special quality that was achieved through the efforts of over 70 architecture students from The University of Hong Kong who adapted and employed wisdom of local craftsmanship and techniques with a highly interesting execution. The 265 components made from locally available wood were jointed and secured together without the use of any screws or nails. Donn Holohan, the project’s supervisor, explained that not only does the bridge help to link the once disconnected transportation route of the village, but it is also a major part of the regeneration of the community’s environment after it was devastated by a big flood back in 2014. The bridge also brings about relationships and interactions between community members as it functions as a communal ground where people can come together to meet one another. With the construction process requiring a great deal of craftsmanship, skill and attention paid to the small details, the use of digital tools in the planning and testing before the actual construction took place reconciled into a final outcome where traditional wisdom and modern technology perfectly come together.