{"id":92266,"date":"2021-10-28T08:15:13","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T12:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=92266"},"modified":"2021-10-25T11:13:47","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T15:13:47","slug":"public-space-bridges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/inspiration\/collections\/public-space-bridges\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Infrastructure: 7 Bridges Designed to Make You Stay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enter.architizer.com\/?utm_source=architizer&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=nav\"><i>Architizer's 14th A+Awards<\/i><\/a><\/span><i> judging is live! Subscribe to our <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/awards.architizer.com\/a\/?utm_source=architizer&amp;utm_medium=blog\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Awards Newsletter<\/i><\/span><\/a><i> for updates on Public Voting and the big winner reveal later this spring.<\/i><\/p><\/p>\n<p>Bridges are revolutionary inventions that change our way of travelling. Primarily, they are extensions of roads and railways, connecting areas separated by water bodies or valleys. Centuries of development in structural engineering has given society the freedom to choose from a range of forms and materials to build bridges on sites with various geological conditions. We are therefore able to expand our habitats and boost interregional development.<\/p>\n<p>While bridges significantly improve our mobility, architects are now pushing the functional limit of bridges beyond transportation infrastructure. Explore with this collection of seven bridge designs that defy functional categorization. These bridges are not only structures to walk on but are also public places to stay and enjoy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92269 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirkelbroen_3.jpg\" alt=\"cirkelbroen_3\" width=\"2085\" height=\"1390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirkelbroen_3.jpg 2085w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirkelbroen_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirkelbroen_3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirkelbroen_3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirkelbroen_3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirkelbroen_3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirkelbroen_3-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2085px) 100vw, 2085px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92268 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirkelbroen_2.jpg\" alt=\"cirkelbroen_2\" width=\"1863\" height=\"1390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirkelbroen_2.jpg 1863w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirkelbroen_2-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirkelbroen_2-1024x764.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirkelbroen_2-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirkelbroen_2-1536x1146.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirkelbroen_2-66x50.jpg 66w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirkelbroen_2-400x298.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1863px) 100vw, 1863px\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/cirkelbroen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cirkelbroen<\/a><\/strong> by <a class=\"bluelink js-use-pushstate\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/studio-olafur-eliasson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-name=\"firm\">Studio Olafur Eliasson<\/a>, Copenhagen, Denmark<\/p>\n<p>Cirkelbroen is a testimony to Copenhagen\u2019s prosperous maritime history. The five interconnected circular platforms are inspired by the boats moored one next to each other in the harbor, where the boats themselves form a floating \u201cbridge\u201d that you can cross the harbor.<\/p>\n<p>Denmark\u2019s tradition of being inclusive to new people, ideas, and encounters is also incorporated in the design. The artist Olafur Eliasson intentionally arranged the five platforms in a non-linear way to prolong the circulation. People are therefore inspired to use Cirkelbroen as a meeting place when their speed is reduced by the zigzagged path.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92278 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scale-lane-bridge-hull_1.jpg\" alt=\"scale lane bridge hull_1\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scale-lane-bridge-hull_1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scale-lane-bridge-hull_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scale-lane-bridge-hull_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scale-lane-bridge-hull_1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92279 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scale-lane-bridge-hull_2.jpg\" alt=\"scale lane bridge hull_2\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scale-lane-bridge-hull_2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scale-lane-bridge-hull_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scale-lane-bridge-hull_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scale-lane-bridge-hull_2-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/scale-lane-bridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scale Lane Bridge<\/a><\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benedettiarchitects.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Benedetti Architects<\/a>, Hull, United Kingdom<\/p>\n<p>Located over the Hull River, Scale Lane Bridge is a swing bridge that opens and closes as large boats pass by. The bridge connects Hull\u2019s historic old town on the west bank and the undeveloped industrial land on the east bank, promoting regeneration on the latter.<\/p>\n<p>The bridge is hinged next to the west bank and cantilevers 35 meters over the water. Seating areas along the central spine allows people to slow down and enjoy the riverscape. Visually, the black steel and curving form refers to Hull\u2019s industrial and maritime background. Seamless steel balustrades on the elevated viewing platform evoke a feeling of standing on a boat\u2019s deck.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92272 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jiangyin-greenway_aerial-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"jiangyin greenway_aerial\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jiangyin-greenway_aerial-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jiangyin-greenway_aerial-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jiangyin-greenway_aerial-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jiangyin-greenway_aerial-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jiangyin-greenway_aerial-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jiangyin-greenway_aerial-2048x1364.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jiangyin-greenway_aerial-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92273 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jiangyin-greenway_closeup-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"jiangyin greenway_closeup\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jiangyin-greenway_closeup-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jiangyin-greenway_closeup-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jiangyin-greenway_closeup-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jiangyin-greenway_closeup-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jiangyin-greenway_closeup-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jiangyin-greenway_closeup-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jiangyin-greenway_closeup-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/jiangyin-greenway-weaving-and-stitching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jiangyin Greenway<\/a><\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/brearley-architects-and-urbanists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brearley Architects and Urbanists<\/a>, Jiangyin, Jiangsu, China<\/p>\n<p>Jiangyin Greenway aims to create urban enjoyment and meaningful places in the city of Jiangyin. The whole infrastructure is a scaled model of the Yangtze River, whose tributaries nourish many cities like Jiangyin. To celebrate the relationship between the Yangtze River and its human residents, plazas and balconies scattered along the greenway is placed correspondently to the cities along the Yangtze River and its tributaries, with information boards provided at each location to educate people about the river\u2019s history. The greenway is elevated from the ground to make the city better connected without disrupting ground traffics.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92280 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_exterior-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Town Hall Eysturkommuna_exterior\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_exterior-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_exterior-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_exterior-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_exterior-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_exterior-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_exterior-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_exterior-66x50.jpg 66w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_exterior-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92281 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_interior-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Town Hall Eysturkommuna_interior\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_interior-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_interior-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_interior-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_interior-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_interior-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_interior-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_interior-66x50.jpg 66w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Town-Hall-Eysturkommuna_interior-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/town-hall-eysturkommuna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Town Hall Eysturkommuna<\/strong><\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/henning-larsen-architects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Henning Larsen<\/a>, Faroe Islands<\/p>\n<p>This town hall is suspended over the river in the village of Nor\u00f0rag\u00f8ta, literally and figuratively bridging two municipalities that used to be separated by the river. The 750-square-meter green roof on top of the town hall can be used for crossing the river. Meanwhile, it is also a new public space for people from the local community to gather and enjoy a picnic, a swim in the river or simply the fantastic view of the natural landscape.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92274 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lucky-knot_aerial.jpg\" alt=\"Com_NextArchitects_Changsha_LuckyknotBridge_20160410\" width=\"1434\" height=\"958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lucky-knot_aerial.jpg 1434w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lucky-knot_aerial-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lucky-knot_aerial-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lucky-knot_aerial-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lucky-knot_aerial-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1434px) 100vw, 1434px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92275 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lucky-knot_closeup.jpg\" alt=\"Com_NextArchitects_Changsha_LuckyknotBridge_20160410\" width=\"1434\" height=\"958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lucky-knot_closeup.jpg 1434w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lucky-knot_closeup-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lucky-knot_closeup-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lucky-knot_closeup-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lucky-knot_closeup-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1434px) 100vw, 1434px\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/lucky-knot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lucky Knot<\/a><\/strong> by <a class=\"bluelink js-use-pushstate\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/nextarchitects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-name=\"firm\">NEXT architects<\/a>, Changsha, Hunan, China<\/p>\n<p>Lucky Knot is a bridge designed not only as a public space that is recreational and ecological, but also a touristic attraction with iconic form and views. The bridge has multiple routes that connect different levels, including river banks at the lower level, roads at the middle level and a park at the higher level. Different routes are \u201cknotted\u201d together by horizontal paths. The red, wavy form resembles traditional Chinese knotting arts that symbolize luck and prosperity. The bridge provides spectacular views to its rich contexts \u2013 the riverscape, cityscape, Meixi Lake and surrounding mountains.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92283 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/under-the-bridge_exterior.jpg\" alt=\"under the bridge_exterior\" width=\"1119\" height=\"755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/under-the-bridge_exterior.jpg 1119w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/under-the-bridge_exterior-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/under-the-bridge_exterior-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/under-the-bridge_exterior-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/under-the-bridge_exterior-400x270.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1119px) 100vw, 1119px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92282 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/under-the-bridge_closeup.jpg\" alt=\"under the bridge_closeup\" width=\"1134\" height=\"889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/under-the-bridge_closeup.jpg 1134w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/under-the-bridge_closeup-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/under-the-bridge_closeup-1024x803.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/under-the-bridge_closeup-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/under-the-bridge_closeup-383x300.jpg 383w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1134px) 100vw, 1134px\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/under-the-bridge-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Under the Bridge<\/a><\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/visiondivision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visiondivision<\/a>, Concept<\/p>\n<p>This concept design by visiondivision adapts the vault of an existing concrete bridge, Tranebergsbron, in Stockholm, as a pedestrian walkway as well as a public space. The walkway on the concrete vault of the primarily car-only bridge largely reduces the time required to walk from the city center to its suburbs, making the islands of Stockholm better connected.<\/p>\n<p>The bottom of the supporting columns \u2014 between the vault and the bridge\u2019s surface \u2014 is designed to provide a naturally sheltered path for people to walk on. Meanwhile, the proposal added a horizontal extension to the top part to continue the route. With balustrades for safety added, the proposal also suggests possible uses of the under-bridge space as a site for public events such as art exhibitions and film screenings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92270 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"glide bridge_1\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_1-1536x858.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_1-2048x1144.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_1-400x223.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92271 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_2.jpg\" alt=\"glide bridge_2\" width=\"2550\" height=\"1929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_2.jpg 2550w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_2-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_2-1024x775.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_2-768x581.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_2-1536x1162.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_2-2048x1549.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_2-66x50.jpg 66w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/glide-bridge_2-397x300.jpg 397w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/glide-bridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glide Bridge<\/a> <\/strong>by <a class=\"bluelink js-use-pushstate\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/spfarchitects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-name=\"firm\">SPF:architects<\/a>, Concept<\/p>\n<p>The Glide Bridge connects the north and south banks of the Bow River, with a soft landing onto the mid-river St Patrick\u2019s Island. SPF:architects proposed a simplistic yet organic shape, which is inspired by the flow of fluid around a solid object. In this case, the flow is from one side of the river to another, and the object is the point where the bridge and St Patrick\u2019s Island meet. The resulting staircases that look like wings stretching out from the bridge\u2019s spine provide access to the island. They also become part of the landscape that can be enjoyed together with the riverscape.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enter.architizer.com\/?utm_source=architizer&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=nav\"><i>Architizer's 14th A+Awards<\/i><\/a><\/span><i> judging is live! Subscribe to our <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/awards.architizer.com\/a\/?utm_source=architizer&amp;utm_medium=blog\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Awards Newsletter<\/i><\/span><\/a><i> for updates on Public Voting and the big winner reveal later this spring.<\/i><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These bridges are not only structures to walk on but public spaces to stay and enjoy, places for surprising communications and 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