The Snug Sky Deck
An innovative new landmark for Southampton.
An aerial view of the Snug Sky Deck
What is a Sky Deck?
The Snug Sky Deck is a visionary proposal to transform the existing Itchen Bridge in Southampton into a a striking new landmark that celebrates the city's connection to the water. Inspired by the world's greatest waterfronts and Southamptons connection to the cruise industry, the project creates a dynamic new public space elevated high above the city. The Sky Deck will give visitors and residents the experience of standing on the deck of a cruise liner with panoramic views across the cities waterfront.
The Snug Sky Deck viewed from the Itchen River.
Re-branding the city's waterfront
Great cities have iconic waterfronts, often defined by their innovative public spaces. The Snug Sky Deck cantilevers dramatically off the existing bridge, allowing people to stand out over the water enjoying impressive views of the city and its waterfront. This dynamic structure will cost effectively utilise technologies available in the local marine industry to create a much needed and unique new landmark for the city of Southampton.
The windrose connects the Sky Deck's form to its locale.
A symbiotic public space
The Snug Sky Deck appears to grow organically from its host, forming a symbiotic dialogue between its host structure and a new public space. This will efficiently unlock the latent potential of this otherwise utilitarian bridge, enhancing the image of the bridge and leveraging its structural redundancy.
Snug's innovative Sky Deck can be applied to almost any existing host structure, transforming otherwise utilitarian structures into an iconic public space.
To find out more about the Snug Sky Deck contact Paul Bulkeley at our studio.