Railway Bridge over Norderelbe River
Competition | not implemented
shape the appearance of the new bridge
Competition contribution
- The arch form deliberately continues the historic Norderelbe bridge and harmoniously integrates the new bridge into the existing ensemble.
- The sequence of arches and their altering geometry creates a vivid, almost floating effect over river Elbe.
- Despite the seemingly complex form, the construction is founded on simple, easily built steel elements.
Competition phase
2024
Scope of services
Competition contribution
In the context of a variant study, different bridge typologies were analysed. Due to the distinct location in the middle of a historic ensemble and modern bridges, an arch structure appeared to be the most convincing solution. It not only allows a harmonic integration into the existing surroundings but also sets a contemporary architectural accent. The arches rise from the deck level and reach their vertex at a height that is oriented at the neighbouring bridge. Their geometry alters progressively from a slender, longitudinal profile to a box-shaped cross section at the vertex. This creates a vivid play of light and shadow, which gives the bridge a particular lightness despite its size. The portal areas pick up on the arch forms as well and continue them as gate-like elements so that the new bridge seems to naturally project from the existing ensemble.
Visualisations: © Wilkinson Eyre
