project type conceptual civic tower bridge hybrid use reference image location as per selection image chester river dee restored historic hydro site build directly on top of it prompt a contemporary multi level civic tower integrated with a pedestrian bridge over the river dee emerging from a restored hydroelectric structure the building acts as both vertical landmark and horizontal connector between two riverbanks slender tower form with stacked offset platforms and terraces wrapped around a central vertical circulation core each level expresses a distinct programme elevated public gardens with dense greenery cultural and gallery spaces education areas co working and social zones and open air viewing terraces the top level features a refined rotating observation platform lower levels extend across the river forming an active bridge inspired by ponte vecchio with integrated small scale units for caf s maker spaces and exhibitions strong visual and physical permeability between water structure and public realm materiality warm local stone base referencing chester context combined with engineered timber structure light steel framing and large areas of glass layered planting integrated into terraces micro forests soft landscape edges and green facades sustainability features visible hydro infrastructure integrated into the base flowing water channels renewable energy expression passive ventilation and biophilic design throughout atmosphere use lively inclusive civic space populated by diverse users families creatives visitors scenes of gathering walking working and resting indoor outdoor continuity across all levels lighting mood golden hour or early evening light soft shadows warm tones reflecting on water subtle glow from interior spaces calm atmospheric slightly cinematic camera composition wide angle view from riverside at pedestrian level capturing full height of tower and bridge connection secondary perspective elevated oblique view showing layered terraces and relationship to the city fabric style keywords high end architectural visualisation realistic atmospheric human centred detailed textures depth soft contrast european urban context
