Artists of the floating bridge
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The floating pedestrian bridge in London's Docklands has designed by Future Systems as an elegant answer to several design challenges. The bridge, which runs between Canary Wharf and West India Quay, consists of a gently curving 94 mt arc of aluminium deck, with four sets of splayed legs resting on half-submerged pontoons. Using pontoons helped Future Systems meet one of the competition requirements, that no loads should be placed on the waterfront at the two ends. The bridge deck is in three sections, and the centre section can be lifted hydraulically so that boats can pass through.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1996
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Stretching a steel hyperbole
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Hodder Associates and structural engineering firm Ove Arup and Partners have been responsible for designing a replacement for the footbridge across Corporation Street in Manchester, England, destroyed by the bomb explosion in Jun 1996. This could be the first hyperbolic paraboloid bridge. The dominant element is the steel structure, rather than the walkway deck. The structure is circular in section, but has a narrow waist at the centre which grows in diameter towards each end. The symmetry of the design addresses several difficulties in changes in levels and sizes of openings.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2000
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Howzat!
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The NatWest Media Centre at Lord's cricket ground in London, England, was designed by Future Systems. It was decided from the very beginning of this project that the building should be constructed off-site, in a shipyard, from aluminium. The use of a semi-monocoque (ribbed) technique has given the building a curving organic form. Access to the building is via two concrete stair towers or by lift. There are extensive facilities for journalists and radio and television broadcasters, along with a bar and restaurant.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1999
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