left: Roman aqueduct in Segovia, 19th Century view. / right: Nicolaes Berchem, Peasants with a Ruined Aqueduct_1655,

The project proposes flexible cultural infrastructure that changes according to artists’ and communities’ needs. One -way water-flow through past aqueduct will be replace d by interactive cultural flow through a new structure extending to the city of South Bronx. The elevated structure and moving containers along the suspended crane rail will generate various spaces for art and culture. As all art has been temporary, spaces for art should be impermanent. 

The high bridge’s walking path will be revived. Through the elevated structure, people will have easy access to the high bridge. This revived pedestrian path will be used for everyday crossing and temporary exhibitions, performances, and events. Moreover, the art containers will move horizontally and vertically along the suspended crane rail depending on the artists’ and communities’ space needs. This elevated structure and moving boxes will generate spaces of various sizes, from small- to large- scale. All programs, such as studios, classrooms, offices, laboratories, and galleries, will be accommodated based on their demands for space. The arrangement of the space can be actively changed depending on the urban conditions. 

The uplifted structure from the high bridge gives the chance to overcome the steep topography (cliff) and complex infrastructure (expressway, train track) along the Harlem River. Therefore, people will be able to easily access and cross both parts of the high bridge.