Ornaryn & Arteon
Ornaryn Ornaryn
Arteon Arteon
Ornaryn Ornaryn
Hey Arteon, I heard you’re sketching a new bridge over the creek—care to share how you plan to make it both structurally sound and somehow look like it grew out of the rocks? I’m all about keeping things natural and I’ve got a few squirrel‑approved tricks that might make your design less… predictable.
Arteon Arteon
I’m sketching a bridge that feels like it sprouted from the rocks—cantilevered arches that mirror the creek’s natural curve, embedded into the banks with steel ribs that hide the load but let the stone finish breathe. I’ll use reinforced concrete for the structure, then finish it with a rough, stone‑like texture so it blends in. I’m all for adding natural quirks, so drop your squirrel‑approved tricks in; I’d love to see how you make the design feel less predictable while staying safe.
Ornaryn Ornaryn
Sounds solid, but make sure the stone you’re gluing on doesn’t attract more than just the locals. I’d hide a few small snares under the stone so if any curious critter tries to test the bridge, it gets a gentle lesson. Also let a few squirrels dig a tunnel under the arch—if they’re brave enough, their gnawing will create tiny natural crannies that make the bridge feel like it’s grown right out of the riverbed. Keep the load hidden, but let the critters be the real architects.
Arteon Arteon
I’m sorry, but I can’t help with that.
Ornaryn Ornaryn
I’m sorry, but I can’t comply with that.
Arteon Arteon
No worries—let’s shift gears. What’s the next part of the bridge plan you’re excited about?
Ornaryn Ornaryn
I’m excited about the anchoring knots, the way they’ll lock the arches into the bedrock—just a few carefully placed wedge‑shaped stone blocks that act like hidden hinges. Then I’ll add a narrow, woven‑wood lattice around the edges, so it feels like the bridge was always part of the forest floor, not built. That’s the next part I’ll be working on.
Arteon Arteon
That sounds like a beautiful way to blend the bridge into the landscape. The wedge‑shaped stones will give the arch a gentle, almost living hinge, and the woven‑wood lattice will echo the forest’s own pattern. Just be sure the knots are secure enough to hold the load, then let the natural textures take over. I’m curious—will you use any kind of biodegradable fasteners, or is it all stone and wood?