amanda levete architects: spencer dock bridge, dublin

spencer dock bridge, dublin by amanda levete architects image courtesy amanda levete architects

amanda levete architects today released first images of the completed spencer dock bridge in dublin.

the 40 metre span bridge will take trams, traffic and pedestrians across the royal canal. the edges of the deck peel down

the underside of the bridge merges with the piers in a single movement with joint lines in the concrete designed to accentuate the geometry of the form. the finish of the concrete provides high visibility against the dark water of the canal and at night the structure will be vibrantly lit from below giving the bridge a significant presence.

the bridge is the centrepiece of the new extension to the light rail line in dublin city centre and part of a larger regeneration project for the inner city and former docks. constructed using a combination of white insitu and precast reinforced concrete, all formwork is milled directly from 3d parametric models. this innovative use of cnc cut polystyrene is to date the largest application of the material to be used in this way.

commissioned as future systems, the bridge is one of the first major projects completed under the name of amanda levete architects.

the bridge will be fully operational in 2010 to coincide with completion of the linear park. spencer dock bridge image courtesy amanda levete architects underside of bridge image courtesy amanda levete architects

underside of bridge image courtesy amanda levete architects

underside of bridge image courtesy amanda levete architects