Elevating the notion of connectivity allowed us to reinterpret the nature of long spans, maximize space for public use, and provide a link to the city's cultural and commercial developments, ultimately serving as a gateway between the old, new and future Dubai.
For one of the most architecturally daring cities in the world, a bridge spanning a prominent canal would need to be immediately iconic. Comprised of a pair of asymmetrical arch bridges, our design is based on an exploration of the essence of the typology: connection. Our inspiration for the formal resolution of the bridge's design came from multiple sources that evoked similar imagery: sand dunes, waves on the Dubai Creek, and the crescent moon.
aerial rendering
roadway
view from waterfront
aerial
ferry terminal
opera house metro station
train station and ferry terminal access
station platform
