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Category Archives: Bridges
Vizcaya Bridge – Bilbao, Spain
The Vizcaya Bridge, which crosses the mouth of the Nervion River northwest of Bilbao, is the world’s first transporter bridge. Its local name, Puente Colgante, which means ‘suspension bridge’, is something of a misnomer because the structure is quite different … Continue reading
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Tagged Alberto Palacio, Architecture, Bilbao, Bridges, Historic Sites, Spain, UNESCO, World Heritage Sites
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Plashet School Footbridge – London
The 220-foot-long Plashet School Footbridge, connecting the schools’ original 1930s building with a 1960s addition to the north, hovers high above a busy road in Newham, East London. The eye-catching bridge’s core structure consists of a simple steel deck mounted … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, Birds Portchmouth Russum, Bridges, Footbridges, London, Michael Russum
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Floral Street Bridge – London
This mesmerizing pedestrian crossing spans high above a narrow side street to connect the Royal Ballet School with the Royal Opera House, near Covent Garden. Its 23-square steel portals, supported by an aluminum spine beam, each shift about 4 degrees. … Continue reading
Pont Alexandre III – Paris, France
Widely regarded as Paris’s most beautiful bridge, the Pont Alexandre III perfectly represents the spirit of Paris’s 19th century rejuvenation. It connects the Hotel des Invalides with the Grand and Petit Palais – art galleries built for the 1900 World … Continue reading
Pont Neuf – Paris
During the 16th century only two bridges crossed the River Seine in Paris; consequently in 1578 King Henri III ordered the construction of a third to ease traffic congestion. The designers he appointed were Baptiste Du Cerceau and Pierre des … Continue reading