cepezed architects: ‘rabobrug’ bridge
delft based cepezed architects have won the competition to design the new bridge in the city centre of utrecht. the ‘rabobrug’ is a 275m long bridge for cyclists and pedestrians that will be built across the train tracks next to utrecht central station, the country’s main railway junction.
the bridge has been planned and anticipated for years, as there has never been a connection between the two vital city quarters on both sides of the tracks.
features of the ‘rabobrug’ bridge are the ends and the row of trees that is integrated into the design. since the ends are situated in crowded inner city sites, there is no room for low-gradient ramps. therefore, use is being made of tapis roulants that will bring both cyclists and pedestrians on and off the bridge. the trees form a raised extension of the avenue of trees at ground level and thus embed the bridge into its urban surroundings while simultaneously inviting its usage in a self-evident manner. at night, the bridge will be illuminated.
the project is expected to cost around 14,5 million euros and is due to be completed in 2012.
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