Tradeston Bridge

In 2006 Dissing+Weitling won 1st prize for a proposal with a distinctive and highly characteristic design - an S-curved bridgedeck with a double fin shaped superstructure.

The design features not only add architectural value to the bridge's function as a pedestrian crossing, but play a decisive role providing structural and economical advantages.

Placing the main structure above the deck reduces its thickness, and hence the overall cost. The fins reach out from the piers, hereby reducing the length of the main span and achieving a thin deck.  This results in an economical and architecturally exciting new crossing over the River Clyde in Glasgow's busy downtown.