Cities can learn a lot from Copenhagen ’s multimodal ways . But how about this inspiring piece of infrastructure from the Danish city : or else of merely adding a frilly statue to mark its harbor ’s entrance , this bridgework incorporate housing and provides a stunning vista for holidaymaker and residents likewise .
Copenhagen Gate is designed bySteven Holl Architects , which won a competition to connect each side of the harbor . Two colorful spans , each orient a different direction , are cantilever 200 feet above the weewee “ like a handclasp , ” the verbal description says . The bridge is tall enough that cruise ships and other large boats can still sail at a lower place , and the towers themselves pack plenteousness of units for living and working into a small footprint .
Besides providing this killer view , the space between the pillar double up as a pedestrian walkway , bring home the bacon faster passage connection for the outer edge of the harbor . And yes , cycle will be allowed — this is Copenhagen — but this is n’t technically a bicycle bridge deck . you may put your bike in an lift , take it over the bridge , then use another lift to get down on the other side . Which might be profligate than simply riding all the room back around ? Or peradventure not . Still , you ’ve get selection .
While Copenhagen Gate is a in high spirits - density feat of engineering wonderment , lease ’s just contemplate on the fact that it will be a spectacularly pretty gateway to the city . And it will be even prettier at night as the bright yellow and orange aluminum spans excogitate on the water system below like an arrow pointing out to sea .
I mean , look at this beauty :
The Copenhagen Gate will begin construction next year .
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