Zaha Hadid Architects Unveils Curving Grand Canal Gateway Bridge in Hangzhou
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Summary
Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled the Grand Canal Gateway Bridge, a curving footbridge in Hangzhou, China. The bridge features a 'sinuous structural system' that weaves around three arches and serves as the centerpiece of the Seamless City masterplan. The design incorporates parametric modeling and computational design techniques to create its flowing form, with the structure set to open to the public later this year as part of a larger development including parks, housing, and commercial districts.
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Set to open to the public later this year, the tied-arch bridge is designed as the centrepiece of the Seamless City masterplan, which contains a park, housing and civic and commercial districts, also designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.
The bridge's 'sinuous structural system' was developed using parametric modelling and computational design techniques.
The Grand Canal Gateway Bridge will serve as a pedestrian crossing and public space, connecting different parts of the Seamless City development.
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