says Hewitt Studios
The Severn Estuary Research Community Hub (SERCH) aims at bridging the gap between climate change research and action. With the old Severn Bridge now only handling 25 per cent of Severn crossing traffic, why not turn the bridge into a mixed-use scientific research colony with links to the many research universities nearby? SERCH would include living quarters, research labs, shops and offices for the permanent population, as well as communal outreach spaces such as exhibition halls, conferences rooms, a hotel and sports facilities to attract external patronage.
Built accommodation would largely clustered around the bridge’s two main towers, where it would avoid excessively loading the suspension cables. Additional lightweight accommodation could be suspended below the old roadway, allowing the creation of a green, linear park along the length of the bridge.
Hewitt Studios
Hewitt Studios is a multidisciplinary design firm based in Bath and working in urban design, architecture and product design.
The project team for this If Only exercise comprised (pictured left to right) Paul Younger, associate; John Hewitt, partner; Gill Hewitt, partner; Nick Lowe, assistant; Amy Waite, assistant.
