Helix Bridge
1°17′15.44″N 103°51′38.15″E / 1.2876222°N 103.8605972°E
The Helix Bridge,[1] previously known as the Double Helix Bridge, is a bridge linking Marina Centre with Marina South in the Marina Bay area in Singapore. It was officially opened on April 24, 2010. It is located beside the Benjamin Sheares Bridge and also accompanied by a vehicular bridge which is known as the Bayfront Bridge.
The bridge complements other major development projects planned in the area, including the highly-anticipated Integrated Resort Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay and the 438,000 m² business and financial centre which will be ready 2012. [2]
Architecture
The design consortium is an international team with Australian architects the Cox Group and engineers Arup, combining with Singapore based Architects 61. The bridge is expected to be a focal point for the community, linking cultural, recreational and entertainment facilities in the area and complementing the walking look around Marina Bay. On the walls of the bridge, paintings and drawings of young children are put up for tourists and Singaporeans alike to enjoy.
To that end, canopies (made of fritted-glass and perforated steel mesh) are incorporated along parts of the inner spiral to provide shade for pedestrians. The bridge includes five viewing platforms at strategic locations that allow views out to the city skyline and the events taking place within Marina Bay. It is the World's first double helix bridge.
References
- ^ Claire Huang (April 24, 2010). "Marina's pedestrian bridge named "The Helix", vehicular bridge named "Bayfront Bridge"". Channel News Asia. Retrieved April 23, 2010.
- ^ "World's first curved double helix bridge opens at Marina Bay on April 24". Channel NewsAsia. 2010-04-21.
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