5 unique pedestrian bridges that you will want to walk on again and again
Engineering and architectural thought knows no boundaries. And it's great that modern designers extend their ideas not only to the construction of grandiose and extraordinary buildings, but also to the construction of unique bridges.
Dragon King Kong Bridge
1. Dragon King Kong Bridge-a pedestrian bridge in the Chinese city of Changsha.
The Dragon King Kong Bridge is a pedestrian bridge located in Changsha, China. The curves of the bridge are very similar to the Moebius ribbons-a symbol of combined spaces, which has a philosophical meaning for the Chinese. The Dragon King Kong Bridge is 185 meters long and 22 meters high.
2. The design of the bridge is made in the form of Mobius strips.
Twisting bridge
3. Rolling Bridge-transformer bridge.
An amazing design is the Rolling Bridge in London. This is a real transformer. As soon as the ships need to pass through the Grand Union Canal, one side of the bridge rises and literally turns into a circle.
4. Rolling Bridge — a twisting bridge.
Moses Bridge — a bridge that cuts through the water
5. Moses Bridge-a bridge built below the water level.
Everyone is used to building bridges over objects or water. However, Dutch architects wanted to do something different and created a bridge below the level of the reservoir. Name "The Bridge of Moses" (Moses Bridge) it is perfectly suitable for a small wooden passage. After all, according to the biblical story, the prophet made the waters of the Red Sea part. For the durability of the structure, specially treated wood was used, which will not rot for 50 years.
6. "The Bridge of Moses" - the original bridge in Holland.
Helix-280-meter pedestrian bridge
7. The spiral "DNA Bridge".
The 280-meter Helix Pedestrian Bridge is located in the heart of Singapore. It connects the largest areas of the city, Marina Bay and Marina Center. The architects were inspired to create this extraordinary spiral structure by the shape of human DNA. Along the bridge there are four viewing platforms, from which residents and visitors of the city admire the outstanding monuments of modern architecture.
8. Helix-pedestrian bridge in Singapore.
Sky Bridge-curved bridge
9. Sky Bridge Langwaki-pedestrian bridge in Malaysia.
Fans of tickling their nerves should go for a walk there-on the Langwaki Bridge (Sky Bridge Langwaki) in Malaysia. Passing through the 125-meter curved structure, tourists admire the spectacular picturesque scenery. The bridge is supported by only one support and eight cables.
10. Sky Bridge Langwaki-a bridge that rose to a height of 700 meters.
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