Tyne and cheer

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Wilkinson Eyre Architects designed the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, which links Newcastle and Gateshead. It consists of a pair of soaring parabolic arches spanning 105 meters across the River Tyne. Both arches pivot to allow ships to pass below.

Author: Dawson, Susan
Publisher: EMAP Architecture
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2001

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A bridge for Shanks's pony

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Shanks Millennium Bridge is made from Cor-Ten steel. It allows pedestrians to cross the River Nene. Cor-Ten is a partially recycled material that weathers in gradations of color according to its orientation. It has won awards and commendations.

Author: Dawson, Susan
Publisher: EMAP Architecture
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2001

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Walking through hoops

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Eduard Ross' design of a footbridge at Princes Dock in Liverpool features a massive canted wishbone resting on steel ribs with a walkway running through them. Ross was awarded the project while still a student.

Author: Dawson, Susan
Publisher: EMAP Architecture
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2001
Works, Ross, Eduard

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Design and construction, Bridge construction
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