Set in Lake Oswego, Oregon, the South Shore Blvd. Bridge spans one of the streams that feed into the city’s lake. Surrounded on all four sides by custom homes of varying architectural styles, the bridge integrates historical and contemporary imagery. The two abutments designed in local Camas Basalt stone imply a long-standing structure and are joined by a modern span of concrete and playful tendril-like metal rails. Custom lanterns on each gateway reflect the character of a pagoda balanced on the edge of a rock outcropping. Extensive environmental protection of the stream took place during construction, and the project used durable and low-maintenance materials.
