Text description provided by the architects. G Clef Bridge is located in the core area of the Bailu Music Tourist Area in Bailu Town, within the Longmen Mountains of Chengdu, Sichuan, China. The Bailu Music Tourist Area spans 2.9 square kilometers and is 60 kilometers from downtown Chengdu. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction known for its rich historical and cultural resources. The area includes renowned sites such as the Annunciation Seminary, the Sino-French Friendship Bridge, the Old Street of Bailu Town, the “most impressive teaching building” at the 5.12 earthquake site, and the geological wonder of Flying Peak.
G Clef Bridge spans the Bailu River, connecting the French-style Bailu Music Town on the east bank with the modern, metallic Diamond Music Hall on the west bank. The bridge is located 550 meters downstream from the historic Sino-French Bridge site. The design employs fluid curves to establish a connection between the two banks and to harmonize the contrasting architectural styles. The main bridge deck extends from the "ridge path" of the Diamond Music Hall, winding across the river. It then utilizes a spiral ramp to rise over the riverside road, reaching the small open-air stage of the music town. The spiral ramp further extends upwards to form an aerial viewing platform, which also serves as a high stand for outdoor performances at the Diamond Music Hall, and downwards to integrate with the riverside landscape, forming a waterfront platform.
Inspired by the treble clef of the musical staff and the swirling of water, G Clef Bridge embodies the core elements of the music-themed tourist area, revolving around the "Melody of Water" theme to create a unique bridge design. The structure integrates two winding bridge decks and double spiral viewing platforms. The pedestrian pathways connect at multiple points, providing a smooth, continuous experience. The spiral ramp and waterfront platform offer multi-level, 360-degree panoramic views. Additional features include a floating stage for live performances, partial glass bridge decks inspired by the local historical "Broken Bridge," and an integrated riverside waterfall landscape. The bridge provides a novel, stimulating, and immersive walking experience that strongly attracts visitors. The night lighting design further enhances the visual impact of the bridge, adding movement and rhythm, making it a focal point of the area's nightscape.
From its inception, G Clef Bridge was envisioned as more than just a pedestrian bridge connecting the music town and the Diamond Music Hall. Through its ingenious and unique structural design, it has become an iconic architectural landmark, continually drawing visitors and serving as a key attraction in the Bailu Music Tourist Area.
音缘桥位于四川省成都市龙门山脉白鹿音乐旅游景区核心区白鹿镇镇区内。白鹿音乐旅游景区占地2.9平方公里,距成都市区60公里,是国家4A级旅游景区,拥有丰富的历史和文化底蕴。景区内有领报修院、中法友谊桥、白鹿场老街、5.12地震遗址最牛教学楼和世界地质奇观塘坝子飞来峰等知名景点。
音缘桥横跨白鹿河,将东岸法式风情的白鹿音乐小镇与西岸金属几何形体的钻石音乐厅连接起来。桥址北向与上游中法桥遗迹相距550米。设计选择了流畅的曲线来建立两岸的联系并消解巨大的风格冲突。顺着钻石音乐厅的“山脊小路”延伸出主桥面动势,蜿蜒跨越河流,随即利用螺旋坡道升起另一桥段跨越滨河公路抵达音乐小镇的露天音乐小舞台。螺旋坡道再向上延伸形成空中观景台,这里也是欣赏钻石音乐厅露天表演的高看台,螺旋坡道向下延伸融合滨河景观形成亲水平台。
音缘桥以五线谱高音谱号和水流漩涡为设计灵感,蕴含了音乐旅游景区的核心元素,围绕“水之旋律”主题,营造出独特的桥梁形象。造型融汇高低两段蜿蜒桥面以及双曲螺旋观景台。步行游线多点连通、流畅回环。螺旋坡道和亲水平台提供不同标高多层次、360度全方位的观景体验。辅以提供乐手表演的四面环水的“漂浮舞台”,体现在地历史遗迹“断桥”意向的局部玻璃桥面等元素,并嵌入一体化设计的滨河跌水景观。以新颖刺激、丰富多变、融入自然的步游体验,产生强烈的登桥吸引力。夜间灯光设计进一步增强了桥梁的视觉效果,赋予桥梁动感和韵律,使其成为夜景的视觉中心。
音缘桥自设计之初,着眼就不仅仅只是一座连接音乐小镇和钻石音乐厅的步行桥。通过巧妙、独特的构型设计,已成为标志性的建筑景观,持续为白鹿音乐旅游景区引流的热点之一。