A modern curved footbridge with white railings spans over dirt, with contemporary building and trees in the background. Architecture by MOXON Architects.

Honey Monster Bridge

London, England

2020 — 2022

Client Galliard Homes

Road & Rail

The Honey Monster Bridge spans over a branch of the Grand Union Canal, replacing the primary point of access into the former Sugar Puffs breakfast cereal factory site in Southall, West London. The bridge is the first component of a large scale redevelopment project in this vibrant and rapidly expanding neighbourhood. Over the next decade it will provide access to construction goods and vehicles before welcoming residents as the ‘front door’ of an entirely new neighbourhood.

A newly constructed road bridge spans a shallow canal in an industrial area. Surrounding buildings include warehouses and factories. Trees and construction materials are visible near the bridge, and the area appears to be under development.

Fundamental to the design was the requirement to add a designated cycleway in the future without reducing the carriageway and footway provision. The structure has been designed to accommodate a ‘mirrored’ cantilever footway on the east, parapet reconfiguration and the conversion of pavement into cycleway. Pushing this decision into the future rather than over providing from day one is both economical and sustainable. The built design will function perfectly in all scenarios: a subtle symbol of an intelligently evolving city.

Aerial view of a modern urban landscape with pedestrian and cycling paths, greenery, and landscaping, architecture by MOXON Architects.

A close-up of a sunlit pedestrian bridge with metal railings. The geometric lines of the railings create a pattern of shadow and light on the walkway, emphasizing the modern design. The background is out of focus, highlighting the bridge's structure.

Curved metal railing beside a pathway. The railing consists of vertical bars and the path below has a paving design composed of wooden planks and stones. The surrounding area is smoothly paved asphalt.

Close-up of a modern architectural detail featuring vertical metal rods casting shadows on a curved beige surface, creating a pattern of lines and light.

Concrete barriers and metal railings on a street, with shadow play and a modern design, architecture by MOXON Architects.

A modern curved pedestrian bridge casts striped shadows, with an urban industrial background; architecture by MOXON Architects.

A modern outdoor bench with a unique wave-like design is set near a road. The bench features a metal backrest and a concrete base, with a section filled with gravel. In the background, trees and buildings are visible under a clear blue sky.

Won through a competition in 2020 the bridge was designed and delivered within an ambitious two-year programme. The primary in situ concrete structure includes integral abutments and upstand edge beams that double as vehicle containment. Large shaped concrete planters at the four corners terminate the structure, blending its form into the surroundings. Once planted they will further soften the bridge, embedding it within the sitewide landscaping strategy. A lightweight cantilevered footway along the west side separates pedestrians from vehicles encouraging engagement with the canal corridor below.