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Spencer Dock Bridge in Dublin

The Spencer Dock Bridge in Dublin, Ireland, has scooped the International Architecture Award 2010 from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design, and the European Center for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

spencerdockbridge Spencer Dock Bridge in Dublin

Designed by London-based practice Amanda Levete Architects, the $6.8 million bridge spanning 40m has been designed to resemble a manta ray. The underside of the bridge merges with the piers in a single movement. The joint lines in the concrete accentuate the geometry of the form. The white finish of the concrete offers high visibility against the dark water of the canal. During night, the bridge will be illuminated from below giving it a significant presence.

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