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Bridge Segment Abodes

The Bay Bridge House is a Proposal Extend the Life of an Old Overpass

— February 14, 2014 — Eco
The Bay Bridge House proposal is a clever example of resourceful, historic and sentimental architecture all in one. David Grieshaber, a resident of the Bay Area of San Francisco, was disappointed to learn of plans to demolish the original Oakland fixed link upon the completion of a newly engineered over-water connection. His solution was to launch a student competition to inspire ideas for how to transform one section of the old steel structure into a dwelling.

The project evolved into a multipurpose building intended to serve as a small Airbnb accommodation and a bridge museum. The eco-friendly Bay Bridge House would maintain as many of its authentic features as possible, including an asphalt floor with painted traffic lines. It will hopefully sit on a site with a view of the viaduct's old position.
Trend Themes
1. Adaptive Reuse - The Bay Bridge House proposal demonstrates the trend of adaptive reuse by transforming an old steel structure into a multipurpose building.
2. Heritage Tourism - The Bay Bridge House's concept of a bridge museum appeals to the trend of heritage tourism by preserving and showcasing the history of the original Oakland fixed link.
3. Sustainable Accommodation - The eco-friendly Bay Bridge House aligns with the trend of sustainable accommodation by repurposing the old steel structure into a small Airbnb accommodation.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The Bay Bridge House proposal provides an opportunity for architects to explore the field of adaptive reuse in designing multipurpose buildings.
2. Tourism - The bridge museum aspect of the Bay Bridge House opens up opportunities for the tourism industry to attract visitors interested in heritage and architecture.
3. Hospitality - The concept of the Bay Bridge House as a small Airbnb accommodation presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the hospitality industry to offer unique and sustainable lodging experiences.
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