a cyclist riding around praça do comércio in lisbon
image courtesy of vitó

experimentadesign and fundação galp energia have teamed up for an international design competition
for a cycling bridge in lisbon.

fundação galp energia is a private nonprofit organization that has been created by portugal's
leading integrated oil and natural gas group, galp energia who is committed to social integration
and development in local communities, assuming the social responsibility initiatives which cover
the areas of the environment, culture, education and science. experimentadesign is synonymous
with design, architecture and creativity in portugal, developing relationships with companies,
organizations and creative practitioners with whom it shares similar views and a belief in the benefits
of collaboration with. because of their shared vision of building a legacy of sustainability in the
city of lisbon and portugal, the two are collaborating on this landmark project for the city.
the bridge will facilitate access over a main motorway for cyclists and pedestrians,
encouraging the use of bicycles in the city.

the competition is open to all architects and architecture firms. the winner will be awarded
10,000€ and potentially a contract to design the bridge.
the deadline for submissions is september 7th, 2009 and winners will be announced during the
opening week of EXD'09 lisboa. construction will commence in 2010.


ponte 25 de abril (25th april bridge), lisbon
image courtesy of whytynge


the city along the sea
image courtesy hunda