This animation by MIR and Morean shows Zaha Hadid Architects’ proposal for a 920-metre-long bridge across the mouth of the Tamsui River in the Taiwanese capital.
Billed as “the world’s largest asymmetric cable-stayed bridge with a single tower”, the Danjiang Bridge will be supported by just one 175-metre-high concrete mast to reduce its visual impact on the Taipei skyline.
Its steel deck will create a new route for cars, trains and pedestrians, easing congestion on existing transport networks.
Zaha Hadid Architects – which has previously completed bridges in Spain and Abu Dhabi – is partnering with engineer Sinotech Engineering Consultants and master builder Leonhardt, Andrä & Partner on the project.
Conceived as part of a wider upgrade of infrastructure in northern Taiwan, the bridge will connect the urban centres of Tamsui to the east and Bali to the west, linking Highways 2 and 15, with the West Coast and the Bali-Xindian expressways.
It will allow the Danhai Light Rail Transportation (DHLRT) system to extend, joining Taipei’s public rail network with Bali and the Port of Taipei – the region’s busiest shipping port.
“By reducing traffic from the congested Guandu Bridge upriver, the Danjiang Bridge will greatly improve the northern coast traffic system and enhance accessibility throughout the region,” said Zaha Hadid Architects.
Read more on Dezeen: http://www.dezeen.com/2015/08/14/zaha-hadid-wins-contest-landmark-bridge-across-taipei-tamsui-river-taiwan
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