The “Bridge of Windows,” a competition proposal for the entrance to Ariel Sharon Park designed in collaboration with architect Noam Shoked, serves as both a pedestrian and light-vehicle passageway and a dynamic “viewing machine.” Conceived as a sequence of wooden “windows” arranged along the bridge, the design frames the surrounding landscape in varied and revealing ways, offering a segmented and evolving visual experience. Visitors encounter a journey composed of three walk-through segments and two viewing landings, where they can pause, rest, or descend to the Wadi while enjoying framed views of the park, Hiriya Mountain, and beyond. These wooden frames, paired with sail-like shading membranes and transparent stainless-steel mesh balustrades, create shifting spatial volumes and shadows along the path. Structurally, the bridge features a central pentagonal steel beam with triangulated wings spaced at 3.2-meter intervals, supporting laminated wood frames mounted in steel bases. The handrails integrate concealed LED lighting (450W total), and the materials—such as IPEA wood decking and polymer membranes—prioritize sustainability, with an emphasis on recycled and reused components. From afar, the bridge presents the image of a “Caterpillar Window Bridge” in motion, blending utility with sculptural presence.
