A modern, curved pedestrian bridge over a body of water with people walking on it. The background features contemporary, white multi-story buildings under a clear blue sky. The railing of another viewpoint is visible in the foreground.

Leeds Bridge

Leeds, England

2018

Infrastructure · Foot & Cycle

This bridge over the River Aire in Leeds provides a memorable urban realm to connect users with the river corridor and wider city. The curved alignment creates a dynamic experience for bridge users as their views from the bridge constantly change.

A conceptual overhead view of a modern pedestrian and bike bridge over a river. The bridge features a designated bike lane with symbols and pedestrians walking on both sides. The surroundings have buildings and trees.

A modern, curved pedestrian bridge crossing over a calm river. The sun creates a hazy glow, casting soft reflections on the water. A few people are walking on the bridge, and a person stands underneath by the riverbank. Buildings line the background.

A series of technical drawings illustrating different angles and dimensions of a geometric object, likely a triangular wedge. The drawings show top and side views, with measurements labelled in millimeters.

Designed for Leeds City Council, the new pedestrian footbridge is a vital element in the North-South connectivity of a center that is rapidly expanding southwards and has the potential to almost double in size through the regeneration and development of the South Bank.

Architectural cross-section illustration showing a building with a curved roof, underground levels, and two trees on either side. The bottom part depicts a water body. The drawing includes faint outlines of additional structures.

A modern bridge curves over calm water, reflecting the pale sky and surrounding architecture. Two people stand on the bridge, and a person walks along the waterside. The buildings and sky are lit in soft, warm tones.

A central girder is shaped to handle any torsion caused by uneven loading and also forms a barrier between cyclists and pedestrians while doubling as a bench at midspan. By placing the structure in the middle of the deck the open edges will capitalise on views up and down the river while giving the bridge a deceptively slender appearance when viewed from the river banks and afar.