An innovative swing bridge over the River Hull has opened to the public, offering pedestrians the unique experience of riding on the bridge as it opens and closes to river traffic, believed to be a world's first. The centre of rotation is a single-storey drum, with a restaurant inside and a viewing platform on the roof. At the official opening on 28 June 2013 Councillor Nadine Fudge, Lord Mayor of Hull and Admiral of the Humber, said: "It's an honour to open this unique footbridge on behalf of the city, which links the Old Town to the east banks of Hull. To unlock it, signup and then join or add your company. Here's some extra information from the architects: Scale Lane Bridge on River Hull in full swing. The Scale Lane Bridge is a structure that swings, literally, pivoting about a riverside axis to let small watercraft pass along the River Hull. This feature is for industry professionals. An installation by artist Nayan Kulkarni is also included, involving ringing bells and a pulsing light that are activated when the bridge starts to move. We will never give your details to anyone else without your consent. VisitEngland would like to invite you to take part in a short survey about our website, it should take no more than a couple of minutes. ", Jacquie Boulton, Area Manager at the Homes and Communities Agency said: "The opening of this bridge gives the city an excellent opportunity to connect the east bank of the river to the city centre creating opportunities for new economic development. The roof of the drum provides an upper viewing deck with a seamless steel balustrade, which gives the feeling of being on board a docked ocean liner. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of every newsletter. With less than two weeks left to vote for your favourite ... With less than two weeks left to vote in the Dezeen Awards ... With two weeks left to vote, see the interiors projects ... With two weeks left to vote, see who's ahead in the Dezeen ... Vote for your favourite projects and studios in the Dezeen ... Dezeen Awards 2020 studio shortlist revealed, Dezeen Awards 2020 design shortlist revealed, Dezeen Awards 2020 interiors shortlist announced, Visit our comments page | Read our comments policy, a 130-metre long S-shaped footbridge in Yorkshire. Dezeen Daily is sent every day and contains all the latest stories from Dezeen. The River Hull has a tidal range of almost 7 metres and has exposed mud banks on the west side. Others include a 130-metre long S-shaped footbridge in Yorkshire. Relax with birdsong as you take your position on the swing bridge, one of the only bridges in the UK which you can stand on whilst it moves. Add To Cart: Wish List. The bridge provides a walkable route connecting the Museums Quarter on the west bank to Hull's major attraction The Deep. Architizer is how architects find building products. Scale Lane Staith on the west bank has been re-landscaped with a series of stepped gardens leading to a new public square at the threshold of the bridge. McDowell+Benedetti has worked on several bridges in the UK. Award winning swing bridge, providing the public with the unique experience of riding on the bridge while it opens and closes to river traffic Scale Lane Bridge | Hull on Vimeo Join Hull City Council is now actively seeking a tenant to occupy the restaurant space in the bridge hub. When the bridge opening is activated a new sequence of rhythmic bells is triggered which increases in urgency and combines with a pulsing light developed by lighting consultants Sutton Vane Associates. Designed by architects McDowell+Benedetti in association with structural engineers Alan Baxter & Associates, the new bridge is set amidst a formerly abandoned industrial site in Hull town centre. This is the 8 Piece HO Scale E-Z Track Tall Pier Set from Bachmann. This has a practical purpose in alerting pedestrians to the imminent opening rotation and it heightens the drama of the 'ride'. Contact us at support@architizer.com. Enter the password that accompanies your e-mail.
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