Spanning over 25 km, Pasig River bisects Manila into an urban north and south. There are currently 19 bridges crossing the Pasig River, all of which built for vehicular traffic. While vehicular bridges function as a bypass, a pedestrian bridge offers alternative transport options, brings people together and creates social benefits to changing urban fabrics. With this current infrastructural void in Metro Manila, the Riverlane pedestrian bridge project aims to unite two neighboring cities by prioritizing human activity, connections, and scale.

Tapping into architecture as a solution to urban issues and emphasizing synergies between different ecologies and urban systems. The form of this bridge is derived from the concept of twisting and knotting. The Riverlane responds to an increased need for pedestrian mobility. As our cities struggle over transportation and mobility amidst lockdowns, vehicular traffic, and increased transportation costs, wider walking paths must be given priority. It has become the studio’s motive to plan streets and walkways to promote pedestrianization, encouraging biking and walking over driving.