2012 Olympic Bridge
Two permanent bridges join to form a soaring ‘ribbon’ arch, defining an enduring place at the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Between them a temporary public piazza is created for the period of the Games by five movable bridges which afterwards become legacy gifts, helping connect and regenerate surrounding areas.
On axis with the main stadium, the 46m arch is the height of Nelson’s Column, visible from afar. Its distinctive form provides a memorable landmark and a strong orientation for the Park.
“...an elegant and beautiful structure that captures the imagination...”
- Jury Report - Olympic Delivery Authority
CLIENT
Olympic Delivery Authority
BUDGET
£10m
STATUS
Selected short-list competition 2007
TEAM
Benedetti Architects
McDowell+Benedetti (to July 2016)
Jane Wernick Associates
XCO2
Richard Wentworth (artist)
Craft Pegg
Sutton Vane Associates
Faithful + Gould
AWARDS
BD Infrastructure Architect of the Year 2014
PUBLISHED
Building Design
Architects Journal
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