DOUGLAS ST.
Douglas Street Bridge
1995-2000, Wichita, KS
Vicki Scuri SiteWorks with Gossen Livingston Architects, Mark Spitzer Designs and Professional Engineering Consultants
Sponsored by City of Wichita
Douglas Street Bridge is one of two 300' long gateway bridges,
bracketing downtown Wichita, crossing the Arkansas River. The project
features 65' high stainless steel light towers reflecting the nautical theme
of water and the aeronautical identity of Wichita as "the Air Capital of
the World." The bridge is designed as a gathering place for River Festival;
featuring two levels of pedestrian walkways framed with low-rise stairs
for bleacher seating. The light towers provide a passage between the low
and high pedestrian walks creating a ceremonial space. The barrier walls
are custom patterned. A special paving design enhances the pedestrian
experience. At night, the towers are illuminated.
Vicki Scuri Siteworks provided conceptual direction and
approach for all elements including: railings, paving, wall treatments, and
light towers. Specifically, the light towers are a collaboration of Vicki Scuri
Siteworks and Mark Spitzer Designs.
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