Pennington Footbridge
Location: London
Building Type: Footbridge
Status: Completed 2011
Credit: Softroom
Updated for current standards of accessibility, a steep ramp was replaced with a shallow inclined and stepped approach. Gently curving pathways are cut into a newly formed landscape, much as hairpin roads wind their way up a hillside slope.
The bridge structure and finishes are constructed from sustainably sourced timber to create a feeling of tactility and warmth, as well as having the desired longevity and robustness. And reinforced earth engineering techniques support the curving ramp while minimising concrete.