Chiswick Park Footbridge

Structural Designer

Expedition Engineering

Client Name

Blackstone Property Management

Location

London, UK

PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR
LendLease Construction

KEY CONTRACTORS
Expedition Engineering with Useful Studio - Lead designer
Speirs and Major - Lighting designer
Atelier 10 - Electrical design
Charles Funke Associates - Landscape design
David Bonnet Associates - Access consultant
Severfield UK - Steelwork fabricator
Careys PLC - Foundations, groundworks and landscaping
TClarke - Electrical contractor

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The first network arch footbridge in the UK, comprising three spans and standing 120m long.

The design responds to the myriad of constraints including spanning over operational Network Rail lines.

Judge's comment:
This striking 'network' arched bridge resolves many competing design considerations into a simple, elegant, and efficient form, demonstrating both creativity and innovation by the team.

Careful considerations for constructability and zero maintenance were balanced against functional performance during design, ultimately influencing the final bridge form and materials selection.

The highly collaborative process involving multiple stakeholders and community resulted in a bridge that improves safety in the community, reduces overcrowding to the nearby train station, and creates a positive identity for the local area.