"Construction has concluded on the Grand Canal Gateway Bridge in Hangzhou, a new pedestrian and cyclist crossing by Zaha Hadid Architects. When it opens later this year, the bridge will unite the east and west banks of the Grand Canal, anchoring the 800,000-square-meter Seamless City masterplan and serving as the centerpiece of River Middle Park, an expansive 14.7-hectare public landscape along the water."
"The Grand Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the world's oldest and longest man-made waterway, linking Beijing to Hangzhou and connecting the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers to the Qiantang. The new bridge re-establishes this ancient infrastructure as a civic spine, framing views of the river's edge and offering residents and visitors a new way to traverse the canal's breadth. It also integrates public spaces, housing, and workplaces along the banks, transforming the historic waterway into a daily passage once again."
"Zaha Hadid Architects' new bridge spans Hangzhou's Qiantang River is known for its 'Silver Dragon' waterway which flows from Hangzhou Bay with waves reaching nine meters in height. The Grand Canal Gateway Bridge provides secure vantage points to witness this natural event. Its elevated walkways and open plaza gently contour around the landscape, accommodating both the dynamic flow of people and the immense forces of nature below."
Construction has finished on the Grand Canal Gateway Bridge, a pedestrian and cyclist crossing by Zaha Hadid Architects that will open later this year. The bridge links the east and west banks of the Grand Canal and anchors the 800,000-square-meter Seamless City masterplan while forming the centerpiece of the 14.7-hectare River Middle Park. The Grand Canal is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the world's oldest, longest man-made waterway, connecting major rivers and cities. The bridge frames river views, integrates public spaces, housing, and workplaces, and draws on silk-embroidery-inspired steel arches to create woven, tactile pathways and structure.
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