Contemporary bridge designs connecting worlds
Contemporary bridge designs connecting worlds
Cross these bridges when you come to them! From Italy to the US and the UK, we chart the world’s most extraordinary new bridge design, showcasing the finest blend of architecture and engineering
Park Union Bridge by Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
Photography: Jason O’Rear
Bridges hold a special place in our heart – a connector of worlds and places, by definition, and a feat of human ingenuity, blending seamlessly the finest of architecture and engineering, bridges can be magical objects. Futuristic or historical, above or underground, long or short, these pieces of infrastructure can make for a strong design statement. They are also perfect case studies to showcase the best of structural innovation and material experimentation, frequently the result of state-of-the-art technical research and collaboration. Here, we tour some of the world’s finest new examples in bridge design, from the UK, to America and beyond.