20.052 | 3 Bridges Waterfront Hoorn

The three bridges in Hoorn – a road bridge, a bicycle bridge and a footbridge – located at the Markermeer connect the historic dyke ‘Westfriese Omringdijk’ with the modern ‘Oeverdijk’. These are not bridges in the classical sense but are designed as a form of land art. Their characteristic shape is inspired by the cross-section of a traditional Dutch dyke, but inverted. The transition between the walls creates an immersive experience, as a passage through a dune. The walls have a coarse wooden texture that helps the bridge blend into the landscape. Inside the shell, a boardwalk, native vegetation, and rustic fencing complete the setting. The bridges reach out from the beachside and just barely avoid touching the historical dyke. This way, the monumental dyke can still be experienced and is left untouched as much as possible.