Posted by the editors on Tuesday, 13 March 2012
Architecture: Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge by Santiago Calatrava: “..the cable-stayed structure supports its 1,870-foot length with a 400 foot tall steel arch with an array of twisting cables. attached to the underside of the curved pylon, 58 delicate white strands descend and secure themselves along the centerline of the platform. the 16-foot diameter support is comprised of 25 individual segments, secured with 20,000 pounds of bolts and additional 450 tons of concrete..this is the architect’s first completed bridge in the united states..” Harp-like..
image: Gus Rios; article: Designboom
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Posted by the editors on Thursday, 16 February 2012
Architecture: Sheikh Zayed Bridge by Zaha Hadid Architects: “..Conceived in an open setting, the bridge has the prospect of becoming a destination in itself and potential catalyst in the future urban growth..A collection, or strands of structures, gathered on one shore, are lifted and ‘propelled’ over the length of the channel. A sinusoidal waveform provides the structural silhouette shape across the channel..” Hadid bridge over channeled water..
image: © Christian Richters; article: ArchDaily
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