New Forth Crossing

The New Forth Crossing  is the key link in the most ambitious Scottish transport plan ever published. The project carries high international prestige first of all because of its size - it is the largest construction project in a generation in Scotland. The Firth of Forth is crossed daily by more than 66,000 vehicles and is a vital link in the transportation infrastructure serving Edinburgh and West Lothian to the south of the Firth, and Fife and the east coast of Scotland to the north.

Contemporary addition within a unique historical context.
The replacement bridge will enhance the setting of two famous existing bridges - the world-famous railway bridge built in the 1880s and the suspension road bridge completed in 1964 - both listed and world-renowned structures that were ahead of their time in terms of engineering, architecture and fabrication. To the designers from Dissing+Weitling's project team, this context makes the new Forth bridge a particularly fascinating project: completing the architectural trilogy of bridges by adding a 21st century landmark bridge - promising yet again to move the boundaries of design and engineering.

Aesthetically, the task is equally challenging, as engineering and design must merge in a modern structure that is unique - yet does not eclipse the existing bridges. Through long-standing co-operation with the world's finest engineers, we have developed a unique, synergetic working method based on mutual, professional understanding and respect, allowing us as architects to make a significant contribution to large-scale infrastructure assignments. Through a concurrent process of analysing the best engineering solutions, the project architects strive to express the aesthetic essence of the structure. The finalised design will communicate its primary function: a state-of-the-art infrastructure link for Scotland - and the UK.