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This London Bridge doesn't fall down -- it does a backbend.

Authors :
Reina, Peter
Source :
Architectural Record. Dec2004, Vol. 192 Issue 12, p230-233. 3p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The article presents news related to new constructions in Great Britain. The latest cultural adornment to a 2.1-million-square-foot mixed-use development in the Paddington region of West London(West London) is a pedestrian bridge that is as much mobile sculpture as engineered structure. Spanning the mouth of a small dock off the Grand Union canal, the Rolling Bridge rests steady for foot traffic, but opens for boat navigation by curling upward and onto its one fixed support, like a scorpion's tail. Since completing his studies in 3D design at Manchester Polytechnic and later the Royal College of Art in London, 34-year-old Heatherwick has adeptly blended art, architecture, engineering, and product design in his work.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0003858X
Volume :
192
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Architectural Record
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
15384546