Asiat-Darse Pedestrian Bridge . Image Courtesy of Counterspace
Sumayya Vally, a renowned architect and Principal of the Johannesburg/London-based studio Counterspace, emerged as the winner of the competition to design the new Asiat-Darse pedestrian bridge in Vilvoorde, Belgium. Counterspace’s design concept delved into the history and impact of Paul Panda Farnana, a significant yet under-appreciated figure in the city, who studied the intricate connections between past and future generations of migrant individuals and communities. Construction on the Asiat-Darse pedestrian bridge is set to commence in April 2024, with an estimated completion date of December 2025.