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 Bridge

Leeds, England

2018

Client   Leeds City Council
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.

A sleek, curved pedestrian bridge stretches over a calm waterway in an architectural scene. The sun sets in the background, casting a warm glow. Silhouettes of people stand on the bridge and along the waters edge.
Partner
Structural engineer
Arcadis

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