Vlotwatering Bridge, or ‘Batbridge,’ by Next Architects opened to the public this October. Marking the gateway to the Poelzone, an ecological and recreational area through the Westland region of South Holland, the pedestrian bridge also forms a haven for several species of bats

Poelzone，荷兰南荷兰省的一条地带，已经经历了洛拉景观设计师的敏感改造，通过这个充满温室的西部地区，形成了一个生态和娱乐的联系。

总部位于阿姆斯特丹的下一建筑事务所(Next Architect)刚刚推出了Vlotwatering Bridge，也就是“蝙蝠桥”(Batbridge)。这座名为“蝙蝠桥”(Batbridge)的著名建筑名为Vlotwatering Bridge，是一座横跨水道的蛇形步行哺乳动物协会的蝙蝠专家MarcelSchillemans说：“一个功能性物体如何同时为自然服务的教科书例子。”

心灰意冷的人可以放心，拱形混凝土结构可以谨慎地为夜间活动的有翅膀的生物整合三种栖息地，但它们都远离行人的脚步声。北部桥台设计为冬季居住用的厚壁混凝土储罐，采用热质量调节温度。通过一个水平的开口，适度的入口是强调在木材的突破与对比的混凝土基座。

桥上的凹沟形成了一个避暑之所，有着粗糙的纹理，用来抓地力。额外的夏季栖息是容纳在巧妙地适应洞的弯曲砖头栏杆，入口标志着一系列有色砖与开放的接缝。

不可忘记的是，行人有一个有节奏地隔开的木栏杆，提供了河和波尔多区嬉戏的景色。

The curved balustrades emphasise the design's dual function; the rhythmic spacing of the timber slats opens up views of the river on the eastern side, whilst opposite, the cavity of the brickwork balustrade is cleverly adapted to accommodate summer roosting

The horizontal slot on the northern abutment marks the entrance to the hollow chamber for the bats' winter residency. Internally, the thermal mass of the concrete regulates the temperature and masonry walls compartmentalise the space, forming the ideal habitat

The deep recessed grooves to the soffit are designed for summer nesting, while a rough textured finish ensures a firm grip. Paying meticulous attention to detail, the architects aligned the ribbed pattern with the timber slatted balustrade, camouflaging its function and forming a striking linear pattern 

The transparency of the timber balustrade contrasts the heavy brickwork, drawing people to the eastern edge to appreciate the views of the river and the Poelzone

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