in 1997 the competition entry for a bridge across the river elbe in dresden aimed to provide a bridge with a clear presence that would add to while not distracting from the dresden silhouette.

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pedestrian walkways and cycle routes follow the profile of the bottom section of the three dimensional truss, while motorised traffic travels on top. the aim was to provide a route for pedestrians while protecting them from car emissions.

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the profile of the bridge allows unimpeded views of the "canaletto" skyline of dresden.

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• location: dresden, germany
• cost: euro 120 m
• competition: 1998

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