Six entries unveiled in Cambridge competition

Published: February 02, 2004

An international field of competitors has submitted designs for a segregated pedestrian and cycle bridge for Cambridge, England.

Pictured left from top to bottom, the entries are:

Royal Haskoning - curved design supported by high tensile cables from an arch spanning the river

Arup / McDowell & Benedetti - main span supported by cables slung from an asymmetric arch

Anthony Hunt / Tony Meadows – deck of pre-cast concrete sections, with six bars linked by high tensile cables standing out from the inward curve

Babtie / Marks Barfield Associates - stainless steel structure of two ribbon-form decks separated both horizontally and vertically over the main span

WhitbyBird – Judah - curved steel arch bridge incorporating a low level cycleway and an elevated cantilevered walkway

Wilkinson Eyre – Arup - inspired by the 18th century Mathematical Bridge of Queen’s College, the main span comprises a three dimensional lattice of hardwood and steel.

Judges will take account of the public’s views as well as technical and financial aspects. The winner will be announced in April.

The design brief called for “a visually striking and memorable structure which demonstrates the highest standards of 21st century design and engineering and is appropriate to its site, surroundings and users".

Opening is due in 2006. The bridge will be approximately 150 metres long to span both river and flood plain and no less than 3.5 metres wide.

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