This three day charrette, in which we received third place, challenged my partner, Will McCollum, and I to build a bridge for Kirkwood Park. It should be simple to build and cost effective, while still being aesthetically pleasing. As the charrette started, my partner and I drew inspiration from traditional Japanese timber wood construction because of its complex roof system and modular structure. This allowed us to manipulate the bridge to fit the site. The Japanese woodworking techniques also provided us with the maximum cost efficiency by having our bridge made entirely out of wood. Wooden pins are used to hold everything in place instead of costly hardware. Because the actual bridge is separate from the enclosure, it lead us to create a space that can be seen more as a destination spot instead of a portal from one bank of the stream to the other.