“Hyperbolic surfaces have long been used in building design due to their inherently efficient structural form, primarily in standalone towers and cooling towers dating back as far as the late 1880s. ”
- Rob Nilsson - Price & Myers
To adapt to the site conditions, two separate hyperbolic paraboloids will be intersected end-to-end to create a two span bridge structure with a central support. A straight intersection would result with a kink in plan, so the central portion of the bridge over the central support will be a blended surface between the two hyperbolics to generate a smooth, flowing curve.
Project Credits:
Architect:
Hakes Associates
Structural Engineer:
Price & Myers Geometrics
Bridge Designers:
Ralph Parker RIBA
Tim Lucas
Rob Nilsson
