Nesciobrug

Bridge view from ground with ship passing under

When built in 2005, Nesciobrug was the longest cycle and pedestrian bridge in the Netherlands, spanning the Rijn Kanaal in the IJburg district of Amsterdam. The result of a close collaboration between architects and engineers, the bridge provides a vital connection for residents of IJburg, a suburb built on reclaimed land north of the city, with the 'mainland'.

It is the Netherlands' first suspension bridge and provides access to the extensive green space of the Diemerpark for the people of Amsterdam. The bridge has a clear span of 170m, providing the 10m clearance necessary for boats on the canal below. Curved in plan, the bridge is designed to sit elegantly within the reclaimed landscape and to respect its unique ecological habitats.

Design Development

Lille Langebro

The elegant Lille Langebro cycle and pedestrian bridge enhances Copenhagen’s waterfront and contributes to its reputation as the world’s best city for walking and cycling.

The Peace Bridge

The bridge is conceived as a pair of self-anchored suspension bridges that overlap visually and structurally at the middle of the river in a symbolic demonstration of unity and concord.

University of Limerick: Living Bridge

The Living Bridge forms part of the University of Limerick's ambitious plans for expansion to the north of the River Shannon.